Description

AWS Proactive security is looking for an exceptional Technical Program Manager to join a team of Applied Scientists and Engineers that build innovative solutions to improve security automation operating at AWS scale that helps to raise the security bar for our services. The team is driving multiple initiatives using GenAI, Symbolic AI and other technologies to improve security automation at scale.

In this role, you'll develop AI-powered solutions that automatically remediate security issues across massive cloud environments, create AI tools that can identify risks traditional technologies might miss. Your work will also involve driving the adoption of secure frameworks and APIs that make it easier and safer for builders to deliver products for our customers.

A successful candidate will demonstrate proven program management skills with experience understanding customer needs, building project plans and launching improvements that deliver value. The candidate will be comfortable managing complex cross-organization initiatives, resolving risks due to competing priorities, resourcing and technical challenges, and communicate program status and plan to leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong data analytical skills and have experience delivering services for use by software developers. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills are important, as the candidate will frequently work with leadership and colleagues that cross organizational boundaries.

Key job responsibilities

• Own business outcomes for key initiatives in security automation and builder efficiency

• Lead efforts to drive the adoption of Secure APIs across AWS

• Drive investigations into issues related to Builder efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement

• Drive the adoption of automated code fixes for various security issues.

• Resolve ambiguities and align team plans to minimize technical risk and maximize odds of project success.

• Communicate progress using metrics that demonstrate business impact

A day in the life

As a Technical Program Manager in Proactive Security, you'll drive critical security initiatives by crafting strategic documents that communicate complex technical insights to leadership. Your day involves driving consensus across teams, navigating competing priorities, and aligning diverse groups toward unified security goals. You'll engage deeply with builders and security engineers, shaping the future of security automation through collaborative discussions. Business reviews will be a key responsibility, where you'll synthesize the team's progress and future strategies into clear, impactful documents.

About the team

About Amazon Security

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

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

• Experience building and evaluating system-level technical design

• Experience working directly with engineering teams

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field; or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with any combination of the following: API security or implementation, mobile security, threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security

• Experience with multiple programming languages is a definite plus (such as, Java, Python, Kotlin, etc.)

• Experience implementing and/or driving security solutions at the business level

• Experience managing stakeholders at the VP level and excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.