The Program Manager owns end-to-end execution of the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator, a program that discovers and integrates external decarbonization technologies into Amazon Devices and Services products, services, and operations. This role drives program delivery across all phases, manages the relationship with our third-party operator, coordinates cross-functional Amazon stakeholders, and ensures cohort companies advance toward product integration.
Key job responsibilities
Own the full program timeline from Pre-Launch through Pitch Day, ensuring milestones are met on schedule
Drive Integration Assessment document development as the final document owner, finalizing content and leadership recommendations
Determine company advancement decisions during the Integration Assessment phase and manage off-ramp processes when needed
Third-Party Operator Management
Serve as the primary Amazon point of contact for the program operator
Hold the operator accountable to contractual deliverables including application quality, event execution, and cohort coaching
Enforce acceptance criteria, manage remediation processes, and escalate when standards are not met
Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with Product Lines, Subject Matter Experts, Science team, and senior leadership throughout selection and evaluation
Manage judging panel onboarding, scheduling, and evaluation workflows
Facilitate deliberation sessions for cohort selection decisions
Serve as Amazon Mentor to assigned cohort companies
Event Management
Lead planning and execution of the Technology Showcase and Pitch Day events
Own the run of show, speaker coordination, agenda, and logistics oversight
Selection and Evaluation
Lead the hybrid evaluation process combining operator screening, AI-enhanced carbon impact assessment, and team analysis
Manage the application-to-cohort funnel from initial submissions through final selection
Qualifications
Required
Five or more years of program or product management experience, preferably in hardware, sustainability, or technology acceleration
Experience managing third-party vendor relationships with contractual accountability
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs
Strong written communication skills aligned with Amazon's document-driven culture
Experience planning and executing multi-day international events
Ability to work across global time zones
Preferred
Familiarity with Technology Readiness Levels and Manufacturing Readiness Levels
Understanding of Life Cycle Assessment methodology and carbon measurement
Experience with climate technology, hardware integration, or supply chain decarbonization
Background in accelerator or incubator program management
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
- Knowledge of general AI tools
- Experience designing, implementing, and scaling upskilling, apprenticeship, or workforce development programs across large-scale operations or corporate environments, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions
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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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 127,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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