{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"110d472168f35abfe3e3216c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/110d472168f35abfe3e3216c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/110d472168f35abfe3e3216c","title":"Sr. Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure, Kuiper Enterprise Technology","description":"DESCRIPTION\nProject Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.\n\nExport Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.\n\nWe are seeking a highly experienced technical program manager to drive the development and deployment of critical enterprise infrastructure across our rapidly scaling operations. This role will be instrumental in establishing standardized infrastructure deployment practices, managing complex cross-functional programs, and ensuring operational readiness across multiple facilities and technical environments.\n\nA successful candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a start-up environment, has a passion for scaling operations, and possesses a strong background in technology infrastructure program management, network systems, telecommunications, security systems, and communications distribution design and delivery.\n\nThis role requires 25-50% travel.\n\nKey job responsibilities\nProgram Management & Strategy:\n\nLead end-to-end infrastructure readiness programs across solution development and deployment initiatives\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive infrastructure deployment roadmaps aligned with business milestones\nDrive standardization of infrastructure deployment processes and technical specifications.\nCreate and manage integrated project schedules across multiple workstreams\nEstablish and track program KPIs, ensuring visibility and accountability\n\nTechnical Leadership:\n\nProvide feasibility assessment, scoping, and requirements definition across projects\nLead technical due diligence, risk assessment, and programming for infrastructure delivery\nManage WAN service feasibility studies, bid analysis, and last-mile construction\nDrive network, server, and wireless infrastructure design, hardware planning, and commissioning\nOversee security systems deployment and integration\nEnsure infrastructure requirements are met during facility design, permitting, and construction\nLead communications distribution design and low voltage integration efforts\n\nStakeholder Management:\n\nAct as technical liaison between internal engineering teams and project engineering vendors\nLead quarterly business reviews with engineering vendors\nPartner with product managers and engineering teams on infrastructure systems development\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams including facilities, networking, security, and operations\n\nContinuous Improvement:\n\nDrive evolution of program management procedures and design standards\nImplement best practices for infrastructure deployment and scaling\nDevelop and maintain documentation for deployment processes and technical standards\nLead operational readiness reviews and system acceptance testing\nEstablish metrics and reporting frameworks for infrastructure programs\n\nA day in the life\nIn this role, you will drive critical infrastructure initiatives that enable Kuiper's ambitious mission by delivering scalable solutions across satellite manufacturing, testing, and deployment facilities.\n\nYou will be partnering with engineering, operations, supply chain, and other teams to standardize infrastructure deployment, influence technical architecture, and build frameworks for sustainable growth.\n\nThis position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of global communications infrastructure while working with advanced technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.\n\nAbout the team\nYou'll be joining a newly formed infrastructure program team within Enterprise Technology, focused on building and scaling the foundation that enables Kuiper's ambitious mission. Our team combines deep technical expertise with strong program management capabilities to deliver critical infrastructure on time and at scale.\n\nWe operate with a startup mindset while leveraging Amazon's resources and best practices. Our culture emphasizes ownership, data-driven decision making, and innovation in solving complex problems.\n\nWe're building something that's never been done before, and we're looking for individuals who are excited about creating new solutions rather than following established playbooks.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience\nExperience managing enterprise-level technical infrastructure programs\nExperience scaling technical infrastructure operations\nExperience delivering program updates to executive stakeholders\nExperience managing infrastructure deployment projects\nExperience leading the buildout of physical data centers and/or MDF/IDF spaces\nExperience with physical layer telecommunications and WAN circuit delivery\nExperience developing communications distribution design drawings and construction documentation\nWorking knowledge of network, server, and wireless infrastructure architecture\nFlexibility to travel domestically and internationally, and work within global time zones\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field\nPMP certification\nBICSI RCDD certification\nDCDC, OSP, NTS, or PSP certifications\nExperience in aerospace, manufacturing, or regulated industries\nStrong influencing and stakeholder management abilities\nExcellence in written and verbal communication\nProven ability to lead complex technical initiatives in ambiguous environments\nTrack record of building scalable operational processes\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nOur 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.\n\nOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,300/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. 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Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.\n\nExport Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.\n\nWe are seeking a highly experienced technical program manager to drive the development and deployment of critical enterprise infrastructure across our rapidly scaling operations. This role will be instrumental in establishing standardized infrastructure deployment practices, managing complex cross-functional programs, and ensuring operational readiness across multiple facilities and technical environments.\n\nA successful candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a start-up environment, has a passion for scaling operations, and possesses a strong background in technology infrastructure program management, network systems, telecommunications, security systems, and communications distribution design and delivery.\n\nThis role requires 25-50% travel.\n\nKey job responsibilities\nProgram Management & Strategy:\n\nLead end-to-end infrastructure readiness programs across solution development and deployment initiatives\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive infrastructure deployment roadmaps aligned with business milestones\nDrive standardization of infrastructure deployment processes and technical specifications.\nCreate and manage integrated project schedules across multiple workstreams\nEstablish and track program KPIs, ensuring visibility and accountability\n\nTechnical Leadership:\n\nProvide feasibility assessment, scoping, and requirements definition across projects\nLead technical due diligence, risk assessment, and programming for infrastructure delivery\nManage WAN service feasibility studies, bid analysis, and last-mile construction\nDrive network, server, and wireless infrastructure design, hardware planning, and commissioning\nOversee security systems deployment and integration\nEnsure infrastructure requirements are met during facility design, permitting, and construction\nLead communications distribution design and low voltage integration efforts\n\nStakeholder Management:\n\nAct as technical liaison between internal engineering teams and project engineering vendors\nLead quarterly business reviews with engineering vendors\nPartner with product managers and engineering teams on infrastructure systems development\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams including facilities, networking, security, and operations\n\nContinuous Improvement:\n\nDrive evolution of program management procedures and design standards\nImplement best practices for infrastructure deployment and scaling\nDevelop and maintain documentation for deployment processes and technical standards\nLead operational readiness reviews and system acceptance testing\nEstablish metrics and reporting frameworks for infrastructure programs\n\nA day in the life\nIn this role, you will drive critical infrastructure initiatives that enable Kuiper's ambitious mission by delivering scalable solutions across satellite manufacturing, testing, and deployment facilities.\n\nYou will be partnering with engineering, operations, supply chain, and other teams to standardize infrastructure deployment, influence technical architecture, and build frameworks for sustainable growth.\n\nThis position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of global communications infrastructure while working with advanced technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.\n\nAbout the team\nYou'll be joining a newly formed infrastructure program team within Enterprise Technology, focused on building and scaling the foundation that enables Kuiper's ambitious mission. Our team combines deep technical expertise with strong program management capabilities to deliver critical infrastructure on time and at scale.\n\nWe operate with a startup mindset while leveraging Amazon's resources and best practices. Our culture emphasizes ownership, data-driven decision making, and innovation in solving complex problems.\n\nWe're building something that's never been done before, and we're looking for individuals who are excited about creating new solutions rather than following established playbooks.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience\nExperience managing enterprise-level technical infrastructure programs\nExperience scaling technical infrastructure operations\nExperience delivering program updates to executive stakeholders\nExperience managing infrastructure deployment projects\nExperience leading the buildout of physical data centers and/or MDF/IDF spaces\nExperience with physical layer telecommunications and WAN circuit delivery\nExperience developing communications distribution design drawings and construction documentation\nWorking knowledge of network, server, and wireless infrastructure architecture\nFlexibility to travel domestically and internationally, and work within global time zones\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field\nPMP certification\nBICSI RCDD certification\nDCDC, OSP, NTS, or PSP certifications\nExperience in aerospace, manufacturing, or regulated industries\nStrong influencing and stakeholder management abilities\nExcellence in written and verbal communication\nProven ability to lead complex technical initiatives in ambiguous environments\nTrack record of building scalable operational processes\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nOur 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.\n\nOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,300/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.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:28:50.771Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:28:50.771Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Seattle","addressRegion":"WA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"110d472168f35abfe3e3216c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/110d472168f35abfe3e3216c"}}