Amazon Level 6 Manager III Role Overview
This role represents a significant leadership position at Amazon where you manage teams tackling complex problems with varying degrees of ambiguity. The role encompasses several key areas of responsibility that align with Amazon"s Leadership Principles.
Ambiguity Management
You manage teams where problems and strategies may not be clearly defined
You determine appropriate stakeholders for decision-making
You define metrics and may establish goals and long-term strategy
You work backwards from customer problems to define team goals
You lead independently while influencing stakeholders effectively
Scope and Influence
You manage a team that may include ICs in multiple locations and possibly 1-2 managers
You define metrics to measure team progress and operational excellence
You partner with employees and leadership to define vision using Amazon mechanisms
You provide context behind business/technology choices
You drive discussions with appropriate stakeholders and communicate decisions clearly
Team and People Management
You provide both tactical and strategic management
You lead recruitment efforts to attract bar-raising talent
You evangelize Leadership Principles throughout your team
You establish onboarding plans and team structures that enable problem-solving
You build teams that can deliver successfully without your constant involvement
You partner with employees through delegation and regular performance feedback
You facilitate career growth conversations and lead promotion processes when appropriate
You address performance issues clearly and respectfully
You create a culture of active listening and lead with empathy
You balance workloads and prioritize work/life harmony
Execution
You establish workflows and service level agreements
You identify risks and opportunities while delivering customer value
You negotiate priorities across teams and secure necessary resources
You manage complex problems and make trade-off decisions
You define team structure and resource allocation to meet objectives
You advocate for re-use rather than re-invention
You build audit mechanisms to track team performance
You encourage genuine recognition of success
Problem Complexity
You lead teams solving complex problems
You tackle ambiguity and mitigate risks proactively
You may manage teams owning cross-functional products or critical areas
Communication
You communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written formats
You present to leaders up to three levels above (L10)
You communicate across diverse functions and participate in strategic initiatives
You foster psychological safety and constructive dialogue
You communicate vision and motivations effectively
Impact
Your work impacts long-term team goals and operational metrics
You create inclusive environments of respect and belonging
You prioritize work and remove roadblocks
You actively mentor both managers and ICs
Process Improvement
You establish and drive operational excellence mechanisms
You create an environment that rewards simplification and defect removal
You optimize project delivery and develop new best practices
This role embodies the "Ownership" Leadership Principle: "Leaders are owners. They think long term and don"t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results. They act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just their own team. They never say "that"s not my job"."