Principal Product Manager - Tech, AWS Economic Development

Come build a future with the AWS Economic Development Research & Analysis team. Every year, AWS invests billions of dollars around the world in the newest cloud computing tools, data center infrastructure, and education for cloud-skilled professions. These investments transform local economies — and today, we capture that transformation through robust regional statistics. Now, we're going further: complementing those insights with hyper-local, rigorous, human-centered intelligence that answers the questions residents, educators, small business owners, and local leaders care about most.We're looking for a Principal Product Manager – Technical to build our Hyper-Local Intelligence Product Suite from scratch — a new class of products that combine rigorous econometric research with human interest storytelling, while scaling our core research products. This is a 0-to-1 opportunity to define, build, and scale a product suite that delivers granular, community-level insights at global scale. You will be the founding product leader and will define the product vision, build the roadmap, and drive execution — owning the full lifecycle from research methodology design through scalable product delivery. Everything you build must scale through technology to transform what is currently a bespoke, manual research process into a repeatable, tech-enabled product that can serve hundreds of communities worldwide.Key job responsibilities- Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Hyper-Local Intelligence product suite — a new product line built from scratch, while scaling our core research offerings - Translate complex economic research into scalable product experiences — design the frameworks, data models, and delivery mechanisms that turn bespoke analyses into repeatable, automated products- Combine econometric research with human interest storytelling - Define and instrument success metrics — establish product and business KPIs to measure adoption, impact, stakeholder satisfaction, and operational efficiency- Drive cross-functional alignment — work across economists, public policy, public relations, infrastructure planning, and finance teams to ensure the product suite serves both internal and external stakeholders- Engage directly with community-level stakeholders — conduct discovery research, validate product-market fit, and iterate based on feedback from local officials, community organizations, and field teams- Present to senior leadership A day in the lifeThis role sits at the intersection of econometric rigor, product craft, and technical scalability. You must be equally comfortable debating methodologies with PhD economists, writing a product requirements document, and presenting a community impact story to a room of local stakeholders.About the teamAs AWS's strategic economic storytellers, the AWS Economic Development Research & Analysis team crafts global, data-driven narratives spanning three strategic categories:- Core Research – Economic Impact Studies measuring GDP and job contributions. Fiscal Impact Analyses quantifying tax revenues. Labor Demand Analyses enabling workforce partnerships- Specialized Research – Energy, water, fiber, and other infrastructure-adjacent areas- Hyper-Local Intelligence – Granular socioeconomic analyses enabling community-level storytellingBasic qualifications- 8+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition- Experience with end to end product delivery- Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product- Experience technical product management- Experience with AI/ML technologiesPreferred qualification - Experience working directly with Engineers on product enhancements- Experience in project management methodologies, business analysis, or process improvement- Experience designing and launching new products from the ground up- Experience in building analytic or scientific data products or solutions- Track record of building products that combine quantitative rigor with compelling narrative or storytellingAmazon 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, VA, Arlington - 179,900.00 - 243,400.00 USD annuallyUSA, WA, SEATTLE - 179,900.00 - 243,400.00 USD annually