Sr. Product Launch - Customer Solution Manager - Tech, Amazon Robotics

Are you inspired by invention? Are you passionate about your customers? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply the latest advances in robotics and software to solve real-world issues that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We are Amazon Robotics (AR) and we will give you the tools and guidance you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.

The Product Launch team is the primary link between AR Engineering & Product Development and Amazon Operations during the rollout of new automation solutions into live Amazon Fulfillment and Transportation Centers. As the lead Product Launch CSM-T, you will work cross functionally to plan and execute the end to end launch and field testing of new technologies, including the on-site integration testing and system performance ramp. You will become an expert in the new technologies, leading engineering issue triages and performance deep dives. You will own the planning and execution of all Product Launch deliverables while guiding and directing a team of on-site field engineer resources. You will identify operational pain-points and product gaps, translating those into opportunities to enable product and/or process changes with the goal of improving system performance and customer (Amazon Operations) sentiment. You will drive customer adoption of new technologies by developing and delivering associate and operations management trainings, auditing operational processes and standard work, and driving customer engagement through continuous relationship management. The successful candidate will work backwards from customer objectives and influence a broad range of operations, engineering, product, deployment, and solution stakeholders.

At AR we value critical thinking, self-motivation, and thrive in ambiguous, entrepreneurial environments. You will pay attention to detail but think big on behalf of our customers. You have a business outcome mindset, broad technical background, make highly technical topics non-tech friendly, and a passion for problem-solving. You are a team player, use data to make decisions, express yourself thoughtfully verbally and in writing, and are passionate about delivering Earth’s most customer-centric experiences.


Key job responsibilities
* Develop and document product launch strategy for the new technologies, working cross functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Own the end-to-end product launch plan and track the deliverables, milestones, and risks from the cross functional launch team
* Hold regular launch readiness meetings with program stakeholders, executive management, and coordinate stakeholder collaboration for these meetings. Own and execute the communication plans.
* Coordinate Amazon Robotics staff onsite during the initial product launch and testing, including full time and contracted team members
* Establish and continuously manage partnerships with operations leadership at our test sites
* Identify requirements and capture “voice of the customer” product/service feedback to influence product design and development priorities.
* Coach site leaders on AR best practices and robotics systems and tools.
* Travel up to 35% of the time to Amazon Fulfillment and Transportation Centers

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of leading large-scale, technical or engineering programs with a proven record of thought leadership, business case development, realizing customer benefits, and successful program completion experience
- 2+ years of customer-facing work, engaging with customer executives, technologists or partners to solve business problems with advanced technologies experience
- Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, math, business or equivalent
- Experience leading technical and non-technical transformation project teams with a proven ability to work across broad functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

- PMP certification, or SCRUM/Agile, SAFe certification
- Experience in customer-facing work, engaging with customer executives, technologists or partners to solve business problems with advanced technologies
- Experience leading large-scale, technical or engineering programs with a proven record of thought leadership, business case development, realizing customer benefits, and successful program completion

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.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco 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 $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/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.