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Ready to shape the future of global entertainment?Join Amazon and MGM Studios Tech as we build the most technologically advanced studio in the world. The Principal Technical Program Manager is a leadership role where where you'll set strategic technical direction and drive transformative, cross-organizational initiatives that redefine how hundreds of millions of customers worldwide experience entertainment. What You'll Do:• Own and deliver ambiguous, very large, and complex programs that span multiple organizations and technology domains• Identify risks and opportunities in technical strategies, system architectures, and engineering organizational structures • Influence and advise VP-level leadership across Prime Video, MGM Studios, and Amazon Entertainment on technical investment decisions, organizational alignment, and long-term platform strategy• Force-multiply across the TPM community — establish frameworks, mechanisms, and best practices that elevate the effectiveness of multiple teams and programs simultaneously• Drive clarity in highly ambiguous environments where the business strategy, architectural approach, and even the problem definition may not yet existWhat You Bring: • 10+ years of technical program management experience, with a demonstrated track record of delivering very large, cross-organizational programs• Deep expertise in large-scale distributed systems, platform architecture, and the ability to evaluate and influence architectural strategies across multiple engineering organizations• Executive-level communication and influence skills, with experience advising VP-level leaders and aligning competing priorities across organizational boundaries• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes at scale• Expertise in delivering and operating AI-enabled solutions in productionWhy This Role Matters:As a Principal TPM, you won't just execute programs — you'll define which programs matter and impact how the organization delivers them. Your work will set the strategic foundation for how millions of people discover and enjoy content globally — connecting how content moves from acquisition through global distribution. This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, drives alignment across senior leaders, and delivers outsized impact through both direct contribution and force multiplication.This role is based in Los Angeles, putting you at the intersection of Amazon's tech innovation and MGM's century of storytelling excellence.Join us in building the future of entertainment!Basic qualifications- 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 10+ years of technical product or program management experience- 5+ years of software development experience- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definitionPreferred qualification - 10+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules- Experience working at a TV Network, broadcaster, or an online streaming platform, specializing in digital video delivery or streaming media technologiesAmazon 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.Our 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .USA, CA, Culver City - 177,000.00 - 239,400.00 USD annually

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