The Placement team within the Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT) organization owns automated decision-making systems that power Amazon's global operations. We create intelligent algorithms that learn and adapt in real-time, making optimal choices across complex operational scenarios. Our systems process millions of critical decisions daily, bringing Amazon's inventory closer to customers. We have built our products entirely in-house, fostering innovative, game-changing ideas in reinforcement learning and large-scale optimization technology.

We are looking for an innovative and entrepreneurial Principal Product Manager, Technical, to own the roadmap and feature delivery for one of Amazon's key inventory placement systems. As a technical product owner, you will define, test, and launch significant features that improve the quality of our system's decisions and drive business outcomes. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of engineers and research scientists on system architecture and algorithm development. Additionally, you will engage with a wide range of technical teams and business stakeholders across Amazon's global operations.

Key job responsibilities
Candidates should have a proven track record of owning strategic products from concept to launch, demonstrate strong customer focus and business judgment, and possess the skills to break down complex ideas into executable features and distinct phases.

Key Job Responsibilities:
• Define a creative, high-quality, long-term product roadmap based on team strategy and vision.
• Develop detailed business requirements for the science solution, drive architectural choices, and support technical design.
• Create buy-in for the product strategy and implementation among business and technical stakeholders.
• Drive product launches in concert with engineering, science, and analytics teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
- Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience managing technical products or online services
- Experience in representing and advocating for a variety of critical customers and stakeholders during executive-level prioritization and planning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in using analytical tools, such as Tableau, Qlikview, QuickSight
- Experience in building and driving adoption of new tools
- Experience owning optimization or forecasting systems or AI-based products

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.