Head of Product, Alexa Connections

Build the Future of Personal Communication with Alexa+Come define what it means for AI to communicate on behalf of humans.With over 600 million Alexa-enabled devices in customers’ homes, Amazon is entering a new era—where advances in generative AI are transforming Alexa from a reactive assistant into a proactive, deeply personal communications partner. Alexa+ represents a step-change in how people connect: with each other, their communities, and the digital world.At Alexa Connections, our mission is to build the most trusted AI communication layer in the world—one that helps customers get things done effortlessly while creating meaningful, human moments at scale.We own end-to-end communication experiences across:Household connection (Announcements, Drop-In)Global communication (Video & voice calling, messaging, email, sharing)AI-powered productivity (calendar/task extraction, intelligent summarization, proactive assistance)We are also pioneering real-time, multimodal AI primitives that power experiences across the Amazon ecosystem—spanning Alexa, Fire TV, Ring, and beyond. Generative AI is not a feature here—it is foundational to how we build, ship, and scale.Who You AreA product leader with deep experience in communications, messaging, or conversational platforms (e.g., chat, voice, collaboration tools, or social products)Proven track record of owning 01 and 1N product evolution at scaleStrong technical fluency in distributed systems, real-time communications, and/or AI/ML-powered productsExceptional at navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across large, complex organizationsKnown for customer obsession, high judgment, and crisp executive communicationPassionate about building products that are not just useful—but delightful, trusted, and human-centeredKey job responsibilitiesOwn the vision: Define and evangelize a bold, multi-year product strategy for AI-driven communication experiencesBuild at platform scale: Create extensible primitives and experiences that span devices, surfaces, and modalitiesDeliver business impact: Own adoption, engagement, revenue growth, and long-term ecosystem valueDrive complex execution: Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, science (ML/AI), design, and go-to-marketMake high-stakes tradeoffs: Balance innovation, technical investment, latency, privacy, and customer trustRaise the bar on talent: Hire, mentor, and scale a world-class team of Technical Product ManagersShape the narrative: Influence senior leadership and align stakeholders with clear, compelling communicationAbout the teamAlexa Connections is a highly distributed team across six Amazon approved sites. We have industry experts in real time communications, computer vision, media processing, consumer facing UX. We imbibe Amazon's Leadership Principles, hold each other accountable and have lots of fun while building a product billions of our users love. You will constantly help us foster a culture where everyone can do their best work.Basic qualifications- 6+ years of team management experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a productPreferred qualification - Experience delivering consumer software products and services in a high growth environment- Experience building and scaling communications/messaging products.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .USA, WA, Seattle - 197,900.00 - 267,800.00 USD annually