Description

In this role you will engage with Design, Engineering, Product Management and Operations teams to manage the design process for our innovative consumer products. You will own all the “how and when” aspects of the design process from the first concept to a product on the market.

Key job responsibilities

As a Senior Program Manager for Industrial Design, you will be responsible for coordinating the design efforts within the Lab126 Product Development Process (PDP). This will involve working across multiple programs to develop a range of consumer electronics, from home to mobile, from product to accessory. You will partner with cross-functional teams, including ID, UX, Product Design, Hardware Program Managers, and Operations, to ensure necessary process steps are planned and executed, enabling smooth and reliable progress against target schedules.

Key responsibilities include PDP planning, owning Industrial Design development schedules, communicating status, coordinating design activities, supporting the design team in defining and implementing standards, approving designs and samples, and handling logistics like model orders, meeting and executive review coordination, travel planning, and documentation. You will also be responsible for coordinating resources across the Industrial Design team initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or equivalent

• 5+ years related experience in developing home or mobile consumer electronics (or related industry)

• Experience using program management tools for scheduling, bug tracking and product lifecycle management

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Working as a technical or design program manager in the development of consumer product.

• Experience working with overseas partners in the manufacture of consumer product.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, own a category, and manage activities with constant changes.

• Enthusiasm for getting “hands on” in collaborative team environments.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $145,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $226,000/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.