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Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,000+ satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

If you're passionate about solving complex global challenges and driving autonomous innovation, then keep reading.

The Global Infra Svcs lead the delivery of Kuiper's worldwide ground infrastructure. We foster collaboration and communication across diverse teams to build the ground capacity - that's hundreds of sites across dozens of countries, each a 2-5 year endeavor.

We work hand-in-hand with our scope owners to tackle both technical and non-technical roadblocks, meet tight deadlines, and develop streamlined processes and automation to drive efficient progress. Our tight-knit team partners closely with experts across Legal, Regulations, BizOps, Finance, Network engineering, Supply chain, and Government services.

If you're looking to make a global impact through innovative problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key job responsibilities

• Identify AI and automation tools to adopt or build for Ground Infra.

• Manage indirect scopes and dependencies as needs arise. Oversee finances for global Ground Infrastructures.

• Build databases and dashboards as a single source of truth.

• Capture lessons learned and streamline Ground Infra delivery globally.

• Communicate progress and challenges with teams and leadership.

• Up to 25% travel to regions may be required.

A day in the life

• Strategize with regional teams on gateway delivery.

• Write 1-2 page summaries on ground infrastructure issues and resolutions.

• Identify ways to deliver ground infrastructure more efficiently.

• Analyze cost data to find regional and global savings opportunities.

• Develop PRFAQs for new tools and systems the ground infrastructure team will adopt.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop tools and products that advance ground infrastructure deployment.

• Manage scopes outside of site delivery that the ground infrastructure team depends on.

• Stay up-to-date on industry developments and share insights with the team.

About the team

We bring all the components of the Kuiper ground infrastructure together. Through constructive dialogue, we harmonize any discord and maintain consistent delivery using standardized processes. We work autonomously and prioritize work-life balance to ensure we operate at our best.

We acknowledge the ambiguity in our work, and we welcome calculated risks. Whether we succeed or encounter challenges, we're committed to learning and growing from the experience.

Our collaborative, flexible approach empowers us to tackle complex, high-stakes projects with confidence. If you want to make tangible impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, this could be the perfect role for you.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical product or program management experience

• 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience

• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent

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.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $197,800/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.