Technical program manager job description
amazon music is seeking a highly skilled and experienced technical program manager to join its business development (bd) team.
the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing 3p product integrations and apis, focusing on the distribution of amazon music streaming services among third-party devices and services such as speakers, headphones, tvs, and other innovative technologies.
key responsibilities:
* oversee 3p product activities, ensuring successful implementation and continuous improvement of amazon music services across various third-party devices.
* collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage deliverables, monitor processes, and lead troubleshooting efforts for seamless music streaming experiences.
* partner with external companies to deliver integrations and drive improvements in the user experience.
* foster effective teamwork and communication among diverse internal teams and external partners, acting as a liaison to align goals and timelines.
* define and track program priorities using project management tools, facilitating regular meetings to review status and address challenges in team processes.
* develop and distribute comprehensive project information, including plans, risk management strategies, and status reports to stakeholders.
* maintain current and accessible program artifacts, managing the project document repository with proper version control for all integration-related documentation.
* proactively identify and mitigate risks that may impact timelines or deliverables across various device platforms.
* coordinate testing and certification processes for integrations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and partner requirements across different markets and devices.
requirements:
* 3+ years of technical product or program management experience
* bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
* 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
* experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
* 3+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
* experience with confluence/jira, or other project management tools
* proven success in influencing and developing productive working relationships with internal resources and external business partners such as device manufacturers and technology providers
* strong meeting management and negotiating skills
* strong analyzing and problem-solving skills for technical integration issues
* demonstrate ability to manage project and task prioritization, deliverables, and schedule planning
* 2+ years of experience in managing technical projects involving api integrations, music streaming protocols, or consumer electronics
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