Operations Technical Program Manager - Electronic Supply Chain, Project Kuiper in Bellevue

Project Kuiper – Operations Program Manager

Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world. The Kuiper Electronic Supply Chain team is seeking an Operations Program Manager to drive technical manufacturing and supply chain operations for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) destined for our satellites.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident (Current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted asylum / refugee.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage contract manufacturers' end-to-end production process for assigned PCBAs
• Ensure on-time delivery to meet Kuiper production rate requirements
• Drive production planning and execution aligned with cross-functional priorities
• Measure, Control and Improve capacity, quality, manufacturing rate / processes, and delivery KPIs at contract manufacturers
• Lead technical deep dives to resolve manufacturing blockers and constraints
• Balance development and engineering needs to minimize production impacts
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate supply chain risks
• Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics and reporting systems

A Day in the Life

At Kuiper, you will review upcoming deliveries, blockers, constraints, production metrics, and WIP status across contract manufacturers. You'll participate in daily production meetings to address issues and coordinate cross-functional teams' path-to-green to resolve shipments. Throughout the day, you'll analyze performance data, conduct deep-dive investigations into constraints, and work with suppliers to implement process improvements to ensure production rates and deliveries are met.

You may spend time in technical reviews with engineering teams, assess new design requirements, or travel to supplier sites for hands-on problem-solving and capacity planning. You'll regularly present performance updates to leadership, support Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, and collaborate with other program managers.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Travel

This role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, or other legally protected status.

Compensation

The base pay for this position ranges from $114,500 / year in the lowest geographic market to $197,800 / year in the highest geographic market. Compensation may vary based on location, role, and experience. Amazon may offer equity, sign-on payments, and other benefits as part of its total compensation package.

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