Software Development Manager, Books MOD Technologies

Amazon.com Inc

Arlington, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Business Strategy, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Energy Efficiency, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Software, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Product Strategy, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Robotics, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Development, Strategic Analysis, Technical Strategy
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
3 days ago

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We develop and optimize the software solutions that power the Make-On-Demand (MOD) manufacturing cells worldwide to unlock new formats, automate production, reduce process waste, improve efficiency, lower cost of manufacturing, and improve the quality of books manufactured. The scope of our work is within the four walls of the manufacturing cell, from the time we get a manufacturing request until the book is manufactured, ready for fulfillment. Our north star with our partners is full automation of production and active assistance to operational leaders leveraging AI, CV, ML, robotics.

You are invited to work on real world problems on a global scale, own their systems end-to-end, and influence the direction of our technology that impacts millions of customers around the world. You should be passionate about setting the standard for engineering excellence, building manufacturing software solutions, having strong software development, systems and process design skills as well as solid project management abilities. You should excel in tactical execution and responsibilities range from creating technical plans to driving software development.

You will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to work cross-functionally. A keen sense of ownership is a must. You should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with fast delivery time, rapid iteration, and data-driven decision-making.

To succeed in this role, you will focus on:

Develop and own product vision, strategy and roadmap;

Own manufacturing feature development, delivery, operation and support activities;

Execute projects within an Agile/Scrum environment;

Partner with Product and Science on roadmap definition

Practice customer obsession by working directly with Operational users of your software worldwide

Hire and develop engineers and foster career growth and higher standards;

Help develop long-term development and business technology strategies;

This role will sit in our new headquarters in Arlington Virginia, where Amazon has invested $2.5 billion dollars, occupied 4 million square feet of energy efficient office space, and created thousands of new full-time jobs. Our employees and the neighboring community will also benefit from the associated investments from the Commonwealth including infrastructure updates, public transportation improvements, and new access to Reagan National Airport.

A day in the life

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment.

"Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History". We had team activities such as Bowling, Kayaking, Mini golf, board games, and more.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles