Snr Technical Program Manager, AWS

Snr Technical Program Manager, AWS Overview

This role sits within AWS Utility Computing, the part of AWS that develops and manages core cloud services and ongoing product innovation. The organisation covers areas such as compute, database, storage, internet of things, platform, and productivity applications, including services used by customers with specialised security needs. The team is looking for a Technical Program Manager who can drive highly technical, cross-functional initiatives and help coordinate the delivery of services into specialised regions.

The position calls for someone who communicates extremely well in both writing and speech, can bring together multiple technical disciplines, and has already handled several technology programmes successfully. The right person will be comfortable with project management methods and tools across every stage of delivery, and will be able to operate in a fast-moving environment that combines the scale of a major cloud business with the energy of a start-up.

What you will do

• Partner with systems engineers, software developers, system developers, and technical product managers to coordinate launches of different services into specialised regions.
• Look for ways to improve processes and identify areas where delivery or compliance risk is elevated.
• Develop, review, and analyse metrics related to launches, resources, and compliance.
• Work with service owners to shape inventive approaches to difficult technical issues.
• Lead the creation and rollout of new tooling that helps automate and simplify security, testing, and region-launch work.
• Support process-improvement initiatives together with service teams.
• Guide multi-disciplinary technical programmes from planning through execution using strong programme management practices.

What the team and environment offer

You would be joining a highly capable group working in a dynamic setting with a strong entrepreneurial feel. The role offers the chance to work at significant scale and build deep experience in cloud computing. The team culture is described as one where people care about cloud technology, prioritise excellent service for customers, and are committed to making things better over time.

AWS also highlights its inclusive culture, including employee-led and company-supported affinity groups, events that encourage collaboration, and an environment that values curiosity, connection, and fresh ideas. The company says it continues to invest in mentorship, knowledge sharing, and career growth so employees can develop into stronger all-round professionals. It also states that it values work-life harmony and aims to support flexibility in how people work.

Required experience and skills

• Hands-on technical programme management experience working directly with software engineering teams.
• Experience managing cross-functional programmes and release schedules.
• Ability to assess and work with system-level technical designs.
• Experience creating and delivering product roadmaps and technical roadmaps.
• Experience running technical programmes across multiple teams, including building processes and coordinating releases.
• Direct collaboration experience with engineering teams.
• Background in system design.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage several technical projects at once.
• Comfort using project management tools and techniques throughout the full project lifecycle.

Preferred background

• Experience with core project management areas such as scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and critical path management.
• Experience leading projects across multiple functions while creating sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules.
• Experience defining KPIs and SLAs that support large businesses and reporting results to senior leadership.

Additional information

AWS says it values diverse experience and encourages people to apply even if they do not match every preferred qualification or have followed a non-traditional career path. The company also states that it makes hiring decisions based on experience and skills, and that it is an equal opportunities employer.

Amazon notes that it does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. It also explains that candidates who need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application, interview, or onboarding process can request support through the company’s accommodations process.

The role is listed under Project/Programme/Product Management – Technical in the UK, with the location shown as GBR, POST-BER, Thames Valley.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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