We are currently seeking a Principal TPM to join our team and utilize machine learning (AI, ML) to enhance the Amazon Search experience. The mission of this role will be to ensure that customers perceive Search as a trusted friend that directly answers their questions, assists them in exploring Amazon's extensive selection, and empowers them to shop with confidence, knowing that they have made the right choice.
Key job responsibilities
As the Principal TPM for Search Ranking and Relevance, your role is to create and execute the vision and strategy for the Relevance team's new products. Your focus is on delivering excellent shopping experiences for customers by understanding their shopping intents and incorporating relevant features on the search page. The ideal candidate should have experience in a fast-paced environment and a strong bias for action.
You will collaborate with global teams to identify and prioritize needs, influence the organization, and create high-quality search experiences. Your expertise in search engines and recommender systems will be crucial in expanding beyond the current offerings. Success in this role requires a customer-centric approach, innovative thinking, and effective communication.
Working closely with a team, you will create scalable shopping experiences that contribute to a delightful shopping experience for Amazon customers. This is a technical role that may require a tech assessment.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
Within the Search Relevance and Ranking team, our mission is to empower customers to shop effortlessly and confidently. We achieve this by providing relevant products and information through a well-organized interface. This is made possible by utilizing AI and ML models to gain deep insights into customer behaviors and preferences. By doing so, we ensure the delivery of the most relevant results that align with customer goals. Our access to a wealth of data enables us to create smarter and personalized experiences for both customers and selling partners using machine learning.
Our team is known for its high motivation, collaborative culture, and genuine enthusiasm for the work we do. We uphold strong entrepreneurial values and maintain a proactive approach. In this role, you will address customer challenges, define a strategic vision, prioritize, and invest in innovative recommendation technology. Additionally, you will create innovative models and tailored search experiences globally and across all devices. This high-impact role requires creative thinking and enjoys strong executive support.
As a leader, you will promote teamwork, collaboration, and commitment among diverse teams, ultimately delivering a satisfying customer experience. You will have full ownership, from strategy development to execution, performance assessment, and daily oversight of search relevance and ranking programs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
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.
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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $159,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275,300/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.