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Technical Program Manager

JOIN AMAZON GAME STUDIOS AND HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF GAMES!
Amazon Game Studios is seeking an exceptionally skilled and enthusiastic Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team either in Seattle, WA. The TPM will work with our team to organize and manage technical talent, specs, and development on an exciting new mobile game and future mobile games.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of project management for live service games. You have deep technical knowledge of game features and pipelines. You possess strong written and verbal communication skills and production sensibilities. You have attention to detail and deep understanding of modern game engines and how designs are converted into engineering tasks. You are adept at working within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team of designers, artists, and programmers.

Responsibilities:
· Organize technical relationships with internal and external teams
· Handle day to day development reporting
· Facilitate technical breakdowns and reviews of specs
· Deep dive on technical issues to build domain expertise
Amazon Games applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design. We have a diverse team of talented, creative people pairing their love of making games with the unique strengths that come with being part of Amazon. Across all of our teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers around the world. We believe in a future where everyone is a gamer and everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games, and we are looking for the right people to help us build that future. With the power of Twitch and AWS at your fingertips, you will have the chance to innovate in gameplay, creativity, marketing, and technology, while working alongside some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

About Us

Inclusive Culture, Work/Life Balance, & Career Growth
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We offer ten employee-led affinity groups with 190 global chapters, innovative benefits, and annual and ongoing learning experiences (including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences). Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance and offers flexible working hours. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. Additionally, our team is dedicated to supporting you with mentorship and pathways for ongoing development. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and promotes career choice.

Basic Qualifications

· 5+ years in a technical software role
· 2+ years in a program management or project management role
· 1+ launched software products
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

· 7+ years in project management
· Certified Project Management Professional or similar
· Experience launching games as a service
· Experience on mobile software
· Experience wearing multiple hats on a small team
· Experience working in JIRA
· Passionate mobile gamer with in-depth knowledge
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.