Principal PMT, Software & Experiences, Personal Devices

The person in this role will play a pivotal role in going from docs to delivery - from defined 'hero experiences' in PRFAQ docs for our constellation of Personal Devices to shipping them, working with partner teams, across device software, Alexa Core, Domains, and Design. Will understand key dependencies, partner roadmaps, evolving tech stacks, and AI models, early in the cycle and work to ensure a path to implementation; or influence the evolution of the stack to enable the experiences to ship. This role requires a multifaceted leader who will serve as a strategic leader, operational catalyst, cross-functional integrator, and execution-focused product leader. The successful candidate will champion the product vision with senior stakeholders, inspire and mobilize teams around specific experience development, navigate complex organizational dependencies while securing resource alignment, and maintain focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences across our device ecosystem. We are looking for a relentless product builder who will keep their 'eyes on the prize' and ship delightful experiences for customers on our Personal Devices. Requires technical sophistication to understand the entire software stack, from OS, to device software, to the Alexa system, visual design system, domain software and 3P service integrations. Requires the ability work with Principal / Senior Principal engineers, to participate in making the right architecture / implementation choices, for scalable horizontal software solutions to deliver common experiences across Personal Devices.

Key job responsibilities

Ø\tShip 'hero experiences' across Personal Devices

Ø\tMap out dependencies across partner teams

Ø\tWork with individual product PMs to make requisite feature, schedule trade-offs

o\tParticipate in quality & resource trade-offs

Ø\tWork continuously with key leaders, PMs / TPMs across partner teams to influence the art of the possible, in a resource constrained environment - to get great features and experiences built for Personal Devices

o\tShipping features that have complex cross-org dependencies is the metric of success

Ø\tImagine and drive the future of AI enriched experiences for future generations of Personal Devices, as well as participate in the definition of future categories of devices.

Ø\tBe a relentless advocate for Personal Devices - build / gain mindshare in partner orgs

o\tInspire a desire to ship great experiences on these new and exciting Personal devices

o\tPrototype and demo experiences to inspire product building

Ø\tHold a high bar on the quality of experiences, be a hands-on product maker, test experiences through the dev. cycle and provide input - demonstrate editorial capability and 'product taste'

Ø\tParticipate in and actively shape development of common set of 'horizontal features' across Personal Devices -> demonstrate ability to scale software investments.

About the team

Personal Mobile Devices team is a new team within Alexa Hardware org, focused on building insanely great devices and experiences for our customers. Our vision is to enable Alexa to be a continuous helpful presence in our customers lives. Across earbuds, glasses, and other wearable devices in new form factors, we aim to bring devices that are a joy to wear, and experiences that are magically personalized and proactive, intuitive and empathetic.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree

- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition

- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product

- Experience technical product management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience working directly with Engineers on product enhancements

- Experience in project management methodologies, business analysis, or process improvement

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.

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