Sr. Product Manager - Tech, Zero1 Emerging Products
DESCRIPTION We're seeking an inventive and skilled Sr. Product Manager to join our Zero1 Emerging Products team at Amazon Devices & Services. You will own the definition and development of apps & software services for a new, innovative device(s). This role is within a team whose charter is to invent & bring to market transformational consumer products using advanced technologies. Amazon Devices (Lab126) began with the Kindle e-reader, and now invents & develops products like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Echo smart speakers, Echo Show smart displays, the Amazon Glow projector, Echo Frames smart audio glasses, and the Amazon Astro robot. We're at the forefront of ambient computing, a new paradigm where technology is always present, interaction is intuitive, and it disappears when not in use. If you are excited about inventing the future and shipping your ideas to millions worldwide, we'd love to meet you (builders, inventors, technologists, entrepreneurs). Key job responsibilities - Own key aspects of the strategy, definition, and execution of the hardware, software, and services for a new device. Own the roadmap & prioritization for your domain, developing a long term strategy of initiatives, epics, and user stories. - Own the presentation of your strategy & decisions to senior leadership and cross-functional partners. - Work within an integrated product management & design team and side-by-side with hardware and software engineering teams to turn user stories into detailed product requirements, mockups, and prototypes. - Become a domain expert through daily use of prototypes, competitive, and complementary products to develop a deep product intuition. - Collaborate on quantitative & qualitative user research programs to drive early product decisions and go-to-market strategy. Regularly talk with customers. Organize and prioritize product insights across internal & external channels. - Research and understand the capabilities and limitations of advanced sensing, display, and machine learning technologies and their impact on the user experience. - Collaborate with teams across the entire Amazon Devices & Services organization to bring cross functional features to life. - Use design reviews & critique to drive continuous improvement towards a minimal, polished, and delightful user experience. About the team We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You will work directly with a talented team across design technology, UX design, UX research, and product management. We are located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and Seattle. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience - Bachelor's degree - Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product - Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition - Experience with end to end product delivery - Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product - Experience managing technical products or online services - Experience in representing and advocating for a variety of critical customers and stakeholders during executive-level prioritization and planning PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience bridging technical and business teams to collect and refine requirements, prioritize incoming work requests, and ensure all committed work is delivered on time - Experience overseeing roadmap strategy and definition - Experience with agile software development - Experience building delightful consumer products - The ideal candidate is creative, innovative, self-driven, and enjoys technically challenging and ambiguous design & technical problems - Technical proficiency demonstrated through technical degree or equivalent work experience - Experience performing or collaborating on competitive analysis, market research, and user research - A portfolio or samples of work demonstrating experience shipping new product experiences - MBA or advanced degree (Ph.D., or M.S.) in a relevant technical field 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Apply Job!