The AWS Center for Quantum Computing is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, all working to develop quantum computing technology capable of delivering value to customers.

We are looking for a senior technical program manager to support infrastructure and R&D projects. This role will tackle a grab bag of high-profile projects that require working across internal teams as well as with external collaborators. This fast paced role will need to leverage in-depth domain knowledge around R&D for quantum computing technologies to anticipate efficient lab operations while also navigating evolving infrastructure needs.

You will leverage your experience in managing complex technical programs to make data-informed decisions at a programmatic level. In this role, you will also support the definition of technical project management standards across the Center of Quantum Computing. Additionally, as an experienced project manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping our general project management practices across the organization. This includes improving our general lifecycle approach for projects, while also increasing our ability to promote visibility of project progress to other teams and senior leadership. Familiarity with system engineering topics that intersect with project management, such as quantitative risk management, reviews, and requirements management is highly desirable.

Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

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Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
• 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
• 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 leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, systems engineering

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing engagements using both Waterfall and Agile/Iterative methodologies
• Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent, or PhD
• Experience working in an R&D context in the semiconductor industry.
• Knowledge of superconducting microwave devices or superconducting qubits.
• Experience planning, developing and operating R&D labs in a quantum computing context.

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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USA, CA, Pasadena - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually