Project/Program Manager III

Job Title:

Project/Program Manager III Location:

Seattle, WA (Onsite)

Duration:

07 Months Drives the strategy, coordination, and execution of research investment programs across Prime Video & Studios (PVS) with external partners including universities, standard bodies, and industry collaborators Establishes common processes, guidelines, and goals to unify and scale research efforts across multiple teams and geographies Hosts regular reviews with senior scientists and leadership, monitors progress, and makes recommendations to align research investments with business and customer outcomes. Drives Prime Video's publishing and conference engagement. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and summarizes progress for executive leadership. Prepares business reviews and status updates for senior leaders Manages research collaboration pipelines, publication coordination, and participation in external standards organizations Identifies efficiency opportunities and drives strategic hiring initiatives including Amazon Scholars and research intern programs Facilitates cross-organizational discussions on program direction, priorities, and conflicts. Requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in program or project management Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements and owning program strategy with end-to-end delivery. Familiar with research partnership management, university relations, and executive-level communication Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills expected. Leads and directs work across multiple functional areas and external stakeholders A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Reports to the Sr. Principal Scientist. Based in Seattle. Manage external resources

• standards boards for film and video Partnership building, research program review, creates project goals for university, run publishing for prime videos, risk assessments of publishing, patents, publishing, research background, present publication to VPs Twice annually
• science summits
• runs training, new requirement, scientist training Presenting research reports, reviewing / managing publications, scooping need for interns, putting on large events MGM studios and HQ Candidate Requirements Top 3 Must Have Hard Skills (Top 3 ranked in importance) 1.

Researching / publication experience 2. Negotiating contracts experience / relationship building 3. University contract experience Nice to haves (Top 3 ranked in importance) 1. former amazon experience 2. Patent experience 3. financial management