DescriptionAs part of the AWS Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon’s unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers’ businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon’s real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.Amazon Connect is an easy-to-use cloud contact center service that helps companies of any size deliver superior customer engagement at lower cost. Amazon Connect agent scheduling helps Connect customers forecast future workloads, determine how many agents are needed, and what shifts and schedules they should work - all so the contact center has the right number of agents at the right times to deliver on operational goals and hit the budget.We're looking for a Principal Product Manager who's inspired to deliver direct & massive positive impact on Amazon's customers, and disrupt existing industries. Our Principal Product Managers have end-end ownership over a significant technical product. We expect you to dive deep into the technology from both a product and customer perspective. Customers may include developers, IT departments, or enterprise CIOs from the world’s best companies. To succeed, you will have technical acumen and a passion for both technology and business.From day 1, you will be responsible for a large product and have the autonomy to think strategically and make data-driven decisions to drive innovative solutions. Our successful Principal Product Managers will be exposed to multiple businesses/products, and will grow into senior executives who independently run large business segments and organizations. This product will serve a complex ecosystem of users and companies that interact with each other, leveraging data insights and machine learning.Key job responsibilitiesLead the strategy and expansion of Amazon Connect agent scheduling into new fields, driving growth both in the service and enabling Connect to delight more customers.A day in the lifeYou will work closely with potential customers and our engineering team to make sure we are deliver the right services and features in the right timetable. As we approach beta and preview releases, and then GA, you will work with our go-to-market team to drive to commercial successAbout the teamOur immediate team is a diverse set of engineers, product managers, UX designers, all focused on shipping product and delighting customers. We are proud to be part of Amazon, with ten employee -led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Key job responsibilitiesWork backwards from the customer to determine what needs to be done - writing 5 Questions docs and PR/FAQs. Translate these into business requirements and work with engineering leaders to ship new services and features. Work with GTM - product marketing, business development, partner teams, and sales to drive adoption and usage.Speak publicly at customer events about our offerings.A day in the lifeYou will typically a) talk to one or more customers most days: listening carefully to understand what needs to be done, b) spend time writing (e.g., 5 Questions, PR/FAQs, business requirements, c) meet with engineering to drive delivery of the features you've prioritized), and work with our go-to-market teams to drive sales.About the teamABOUT AWS:Diverse ExperiencesAmazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Our immediate team is a diverse set of engineers, product managers, UX designers, all focused on shipping product and delighting customers. We are proud to be part of Amazon, with ten employee -led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Basic Qualifications
7+ years of working as a Technical Product Manager experience
Experience delivering large-scale SaaS, PaaS or LaaS products where you are responsible for the full product lifecycle, from concept through GTM (go to market)
Experience in taking a product from conception & definition phase through engineering design and taking it to market
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
Experience working within teams delivering software products and features using agile methodologies
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $163,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $281,800/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.
