Principal Technical Program Manager, Amazon Freight
Amazon
Amazon
Join Amazon Freight and be instrumental in building a cutting-edge technology organization from the ground up. Amazon Freight, now a key part of Amazon Supply Chain Services, is revolutionizing the shipping industry with an innovative transportation network. We are expanding our Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Truckload (TL) operations by developing state-of-the-art capabilities in network management, customer-facing solutions, and scientific optimization for execution.
This role is for a Principal Technical Program Manager who thrives on strategic thinking and operational excellence. You will be at the forefront of defining and delivering complex, large-scale programs. The ideal candidate possesses strong business acumen, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguous environments with data-driven insights. If you're passionate about transforming transportation challenges into scalable network strategies and influencing cross-functional partners, this is your opportunity to shape the future of supply chain.
- Lead the definition and execution of large-scale, cross-organizational programs, identifying and resolving architectural and service gaps. - Drive technology roadmaps and manage portfolios, leveraging deep technical knowledge to enhance and simplify systems while minimizing engineering overhead. - Conduct rigorous business and system-level reviews, assess risks, and clearly articulate complex decisions and trade-offs to senior leadership. - Develop and implement robust mechanisms for long-term program success, proactively preventing failure patterns and identifying needs for technical guidance. - Foster organizational growth by mentoring program managers, sharing best practices, and contributing to talent development initiatives.
- A minimum of 7 years in technical product or program management. - Over 10 years of experience working collaboratively with engineering teams. - At least 5 years of hands-on software development experience. - Proven experience managing cross-functional programs, establishing processes, and coordinating release schedules.
Preferred Qualifications: - 8+ years of experience managing complex technology projects hands-on. - Demonstrated experience managing projects across diverse teams, building sustainable processes, and coordinating release cycles.
Amazon
Logistics & Supply Chain