Sr. Program Manager, Expansion, Amazon Prime Air

Company: Amazon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos). If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you. Amazon Prime Air is revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology, aiming to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. Our breakthrough technologies, including advanced BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) capabilities and sophisticated detect-and-avoid systems, have earned FAA approvals and are setting new standards in autonomous delivery. With operations already successful in multiple locations and expansion planned, we're seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to support launch specific technical integrations, data drive future topology of the program, and technical features to facilitate expansion. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of innovative technology, operational excellence and implementation, and strategic planning to help scale Prime Air's revolutionary delivery system. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in delivering complex technical programs with quick timelines. You'll be responsible for driving standard business mechanisms across engineering teams and managing integration between engineering and product teams to deliver on complex schedules. This role requires the ability to drive decisions in ambiguous environments, strong business acumen, and exceptional bias for action. You are an effective written and verbal communicator and can navigate competing priorities across a complex organization with high visibility to customers and stakeholders. Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf. Key job responsibilities - Analyze datasets to identify optimal site locations based on regional demand and operational factors. - Develop financial simulations to evaluate potential locations against business objectives. - Expand our modeling capabilities internationally, including sourcing appropriate regional datasets. - Provide troubleshooting and technical assistance during site launches. - Serve as a technical liaison for install and testing of specialized equipment. - Document technical processes and create standardized technical launch protocols. - Basic knowledge of ArcGIS, geospatial data, and aviation no fly constraints - 5 years of program management or technical project management experience - Bachelor's degree - Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects in fast-paced environments - Experience using data and metrics to for statistical modeling & driving improvements - 6 years of driving process improvements experience - 5 years of technical engineering experience - 5 years of defining and executing against program timeline & requirements experience 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

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