About this role
Description
Are you ready to shape the future of advertising at Amazon? As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you’ll stand at the intersection of innovation and execution, leading strategic initiatives that redefine how advertisers engage with audiences across display, audio, video, streaming TV, and devices.
You’ll own the technical and science roadmaps for Amazon’s Omni-Channel Advertising business, driving cross-org impact through generative AI and agentic capabilities. Your expertise will guide the delivery of scalable advertising solutions that unlock new revenue streams and empower advertisers to achieve their goals with unprecedented efficiency.
Collaborate with senior leadership, lead org-wide planning sessions, and sit at the table where decisions shape Amazon’s advertising strategy. If you’re passionate about driving innovation, mastering technical roadmaps, and delivering transformative advertising solutions, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Lead the technical strategy and delivery of transformative advertising solutions across Amazon’s device ecosystem, where your work will directly impact how advertisers connect with audiences at scale. As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you'll own end-to-end program delivery, drive generative AI and agentic capabilities, and provide thought leadership across our organization's most strategic initiatives.
Key job responsibilities
Lead strategic technical roadmaps for Amazon's Omni-Channel Advertising business, owning the vision and execution of initiatives that span multiple business lines and drive organizational impact
Architect and deliver scalable advertising solutions across Amazon's device ecosystem by collaborating with engineering, product, and device teams to prototype, test, and deploy high-impact capabilities
Manage complete program lifecycles from design and implementation through documentation and measurement, breaking complex challenges into actionable projects and ensuring timely, measurable delivery
Drive technical strategy and risk management by balancing business priorities with technical feasibility, anticipating constraints, and applying data-driven approaches to mitigate risks and prioritize features
Build cross-functional partnerships with advertising infrastructure, device teams, legal, and finance to align roadmaps, secure resources, and communicate technical strategy to senior leadership and stakeholders
A day in the life
As a Principal Technical Program Manager on our team, you'll lead the technical planning, coordination, and architecture of multiple programs spanning our advertising businesses. Your days involve working alongside Program Managers, Product Managers, and engineering teams to navigate complex, highly-technical projects with significant visibility across Amazon. You'll collaborate with partners across the organization—from our advertising infrastructure teams to device teams—ensuring seamless execution and alignment on strategy and timelines. You'll manage the complete lifecycle of software initiatives, from design and implementation through documentation and measurement, delivering high-impact solutions that scale across our ecosystem.
About the team
We are a team driving innovation in advertising across Amazon's Devices, Media & Entertainment, Grocery, and Omni-Channel businesses. Our vision centers on advancing generative AI and agentic capabilities to create more intelligent, responsive advertising experiences. We serve customers and advertisers by building scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly across Amazon's device ecosystem. Over the coming years, we're focused on expanding the sophistication and reach of our advertising programs, and we're looking for someone who can help lead that transformation. You'll work with talented engineers, product leaders, and technical strategists who are committed to solving complex problems and delivering results that matter. Joining our team means being part of a collaborative environment where your technical expertise and strategic thinking will directly influence how millions of people interact with advertising across Amazon.
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience in architectural design or system design independent of an architect
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or other related discipline
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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 .
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