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Amazon Sr. Security Technical Program Manager, China Security and Technology in Herndon, Virginia

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security is looking for an experienced, organized, self-driven, and results-oriented technical program manager for the AWS Security China and Technology Organization. This organization is responsible for defining and driving innovative enhancements that raise the bar for Information Security for our customers, partners, and employees in China. In this role, you will lead cross-functional projects and programs that span multiple stakeholders, including product owners, engineers, operators, compliance specialists, finance and legal partners, and others. You will build bridges among these stakeholders to communicate visions and objectives, define project plans, align resources and priorities, and drive the delivery of innovative technology solutions to support the AWS business in China that can scale to support the global AWS business. Come join the pioneering AWS Security China and Technology Organization that drives exceptional security for customers by providing cutting edge technology solutions.

Key job responsibilities

The leader in this role will be required to:

Drive company wide programs to raise the security bar;

Manage multiple, sometimes competing, priorities;

Distill complex and ambiguous technical problems to their core elements;

Translate problems into business requirements to include both tactical and strategic actions;

Identify and engage subject matter experts across multiple organizations and disciplines to define potential solutions;

Scope the cost and impact of potential solutions;

Develop recommendations based upon data;

Craft clear written and verbal communications about the problem, solutions and recommendations for audiences across functions and all levels (including executive leadership); and

Use technical knowledge, data, and strong communication skills to influence partners, stakeholders, and leaders to drive clear and timely decisions.

A day in the life

A Technical Program Manager (TPM) in the AWS China Security and Technology team drives security and compliance programs across multiple organizations at the working group and executive level. We work with service teams and security teams to drive controls to meet data sovereignty and regulatory requirements in China. This requires us to work across a wide range of domains including: Security, Legal, Cryptography, Technology, and Public Policy. A successful candidate in this role is a life long learner able to engage in ambiguous spaces, identify solutions, and drive business decisions through documents to the executive level.

The AWS Security China and Technology Organization is responsible for all Information Security related to the AWS China business. Our teams include Regulatory Engagement, Audit & Compliance, Security Operations, and Security Solution Delivery. Our team members collaborate virtually from locations across China, other locations in Asia Pacific, and locations across North America with internal AWS teams as well as external AWS partners, customers, and regulators. We are passionate about delivering industry-leading security solutions for our customers and supporting the AWS business in China, while innovating to create globally-applicable solutions.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years of technical product or program management experience

  • 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience

  • Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience

  • Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership

  • 3+ years of software development experience

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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.

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