AmazonSr Operations Program Manager, Amazon Leo Customer Terminals
Amazon is hiring a Sr Operations Program Manager, Amazon Leo Customer Terminals. It pays $149k-$201k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions program management, manufacturing readiness and supply chain among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 21,000+ other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past two weeks.
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Drive complex aviation hardware development programs and manufacturing readiness for low Earth orbit satellite terminals.
We're seeking an innovative and collaborative Senior Operations Program Manager to drive critical aviation hardware development programs from concept to production. In this pivotal role, you'll orchestrate complex manufacturing processes, optimize product lifecycles, effectively manage assembly yields, and ensure seamless delivery of innovative customer terminal products. Your strategic leadership will directly impact our ability to bring transformative aviation assembly technologies to market with precision and excellence on time.
Key job responsibilities
• Drive comprehensive manufacturing readiness across all development phases, owning critical operations commitments and milestones
• Optimize factory execution and yield management to meet channel fill requirements and product launch timelines
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Manufacturing engineering, Hardware R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
• Manage complex program budgets and implement strategic cost optimization strategies
• Coordinate production line establishment, qualification, and continuous improvement processes
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
Your day will be a dynamic blend of cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, problem-solving, and hands-on program management. You'll engage with manufacturing engineers, technical program managers, and leadership to navigate the intricate journey of hardware development. From coordinating production line qualifications to driving yield improvements, you'll be the critical connector ensuring our aviation products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
About the team
We are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to operational excellence in aviation technology integration. Our team thrives on data-driven decision-making, proactive problem-solving, and creating innovative solutions in a fast-paced hardware environment. By joining us, you'll contribute to innovative projects that directly impact aviation infrastructure and technological advancement. We value transparent communication, empathetic collaboration, and the ability to balance complex trade-offs between quality, cost, and schedule.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- Experience in project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management
- Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- Experience with MS Project, MS Office, and MS Sharepoint
Preferred qualifications
- 5+ years of analytical, quantitative, communication, and presentations experience
- Experience building and evaluating system-level technical design
- Master's degree in a related technical field
- 4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- project management certification such as PMP, Scrum, or other Agile certification
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Sr Operations Program Manager, Amazon Leo Customer Terminals at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- Tell me about a project where manufacturing readiness was part of your work. What did you do?
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