Sr. Manager, Decision Science, Devices Decision Science

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of Amazon's device portfolio. You will lead high-stakes decision meetings with Amazon's executive leadership, driving go/no-go decisions on confidential funding requests (PRFAQs) for revolutionary devices and services. Your expertise will be crucial in determining build volume strategies for manufacturing, often without the benefit of customer signals.

You will spearhead pricing and tiering strategies across multiple product lines, leveraging advanced economic models and tools developed by the Device Economics team. Your role will involve synthesizing complex data from conjoint demand models to inform critical business decisions that impact Amazon's market position and financial performance. You will lead cross-functional teams of scientists and product managers, fostering innovation and driving the development of novel business solutions. Your leadership will be instrumental in increasing the velocity, quality, and scope of recommendations that shape Amazon's device ecosystem.

In addition to your core responsibilities, you will initiate and oversee special projects that not only guide the business but also push the boundaries of economic modeling and product strategy in the tech industry.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead strategic decision-making processes at the executive level, influencing the direction of Amazon's device portfolio.
- Develop and implement innovative pricing strategies across multiple product lines.
- Drive the integration of advanced economic models and tools into Amazon's decision-making processes.
- Lead a team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to influence strategy with Amazon's broader business objectives.
- Drive the scaling of econometric methodologies across Amazon Devices and the broader organization.

About the team
The Device Economics team is at the forefront of demand estimation and pricing strategy for concept devices. We support a diverse range of devices and services, from Echo Frames to Kindle Paperwhite to Blink Video Camera subscriptions and beyond. As a cross-functional Product team, we are pioneering the scaling of econometrics throughout Amazon by integrating advanced scientific methodologies into internal tools and creating frameworks for broader adoption.

Basic Qualifications

- 6+ years of team management experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience overseeing roadmap strategy and definition
- 3+ years of team management experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $178,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $307,900/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.