Operations Program Manager
Summary
Oversee new Amazon device launches by coordinating engineering, product, and operations teams to optimize cost, quality, and time-to-market while resolving supply chain and manufacturing issues.
The Operations Program Manager (OPM) will work within the Device Operations group to develop the next generation of Amazon devices. The OPM will engage and work cross functionally across Engineering, Product Management, and Operations functions. The OPM will balance a mix of strategic, programmatic, and operational responsibilities to optimize new product cost, quality, and time to market. The individual is expected to work cross functionally to build consensus among the cross functional team and leadership. The individual will have experience in New Product Introduction in an Operations/Manufacturing role pertaining to Consumer Electronics (or similar) and have proven communications skills and ability to influence.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive product development across internal teams and external development/manufacturing partners as the Single Threaded Owner for Operations.
- Develop manufacturing and supply chain strategies to meet product requirements.
- Support product concept development as Operations lead.
- Execute development builds by overseeing technical issue resolution and production schedule.
- Regular written and verbal communication to Leadership.
- Coordinate information flow across teams in support of manufacturing/operations.
- Drive alignment of processes and initiatives throughout Device Operations organization.
- Define and guide decisions on type of Variable Engagement Module (VEM) appropriate for the specific product, customer need, and launch schedule.
- Bring in and incorporate industry best practices into the Product Operations group.
- Travel as required to accomplish business needs.
A day in the life
In a typical day, an OPM performs a mix of tactical and strategic activities like deep diving to solve complex engineering and supply chain issues, and driving a Supply Chain and Operations strategy that supports the development of new products.
About the team
We are a team of self-driven individuals with laser focus on launching innovative devices that delight our customers. We provide Operations & Supply Chain leadership to all cross-functional teams and work collaboratively to drive optimal product decisions.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive product development across internal teams and external development/manufacturing partners as the Single Threaded Owner for Operations.
- Develop manufacturing and supply chain strategies to meet product requirements.
- Support product concept development as Operations lead.
- Execute development builds by overseeing technical issue resolution and production schedule.
- Regular written and verbal communication to Leadership.
- Coordinate information flow across teams in support of manufacturing/operations.
- Drive alignment of processes and initiatives throughout Device Operations organization.
- Define and guide decisions on type of Variable Engagement Module (VEM) appropriate for the specific product, customer need, and launch schedule.
- Bring in and incorporate industry best practices into the Product Operations group.
- Travel as required to accomplish business needs.
A day in the life
In a typical day, an OPM performs a mix of tactical and strategic activities like deep diving to solve complex engineering and supply chain issues, and driving a Supply Chain and Operations strategy that supports the development of new products.
About the team
We are a team of self-driven individuals with laser focus on launching innovative devices that delight our customers. We provide Operations & Supply Chain leadership to all cross-functional teams and work collaboratively to drive optimal product decisions.