Senior Technical Program Manager, ADC PEET, ADC PEET / AWS Crypto

Company: Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
Location: Herndon
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description The Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) Platform Engineering and Emerging Technology (PEET) Periphery team is searching for a talented, detail-oriented Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support AWS activities in US ADC regions supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. This role is more specifically responsible for leading the Certificate Enrichment Program (CEP) for Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC). The CEP is a critical security and compliance program that manages broad scope, high impact cross-org ADC certificate initiatives. The program is responsible to proactively plan, execute, and report on certificate-related campaigns to ensure all certificates are migrated successfully across all AWS services in ADC regions. The program owner will drive the communication, tracking, and escalation of tasks in conjunction with the AWS Cryptography service team. For each migration effort, they will define the technical implementation plan, manage dependencies with region launch programs, and ensure smooth customer adoption of new certificate management solutions. A Senior TPM will work to solve service-centric technical and business problems, devise program strategy, and facilitate technology solutions that may not yet be defined. They will deliver independently, with limited guidance, across cross-functional initiatives. Additionally, individuals must act as force multipliers, understand escalation, and find a path forward in difficult situations. The role also necessitates understanding security risks cause by technical complexity, and being able to make trade-offs between short-term and long-term needs. From Day 1, Technical Program Managers are given ownership of program/projects/products, autonomy to think strategically and make data driven decisions, the ability to deliver significant impact to the customer experience and the business, and the support of their fellow teammates and colleagues. On a day to day basis, you will work with other TPM's, service teams, and engineers to track the progress of new service deployments through business mechanisms (project plans, business reviews, build updates). TPMs also identify critical dependencies and mitigate risks to ensure the timely deployment of services. We are a team of enthusiastic technical program managers who have diverse backgrounds but are all passionate about creating an exceptional customer experience by delivering large scale programs across our portfolio of 30 services. By working together on behalf of our customers, we are building the future one innovative product, service, and idea at a time. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us. This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key job responsibilities As a Senior TPM, you will: - Identify and drive technical and business projects to improve secure operations of Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) regions, whether through automation or education; - Develop and manage project schedules, identify risks and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders, define problem solving and risk mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution through the full project cycle; - Help shape the vision for how performance and risk management will improve security operations at AWS; - Drive engagement with AWS service teams and other security teams. Coordinate with internal customers to ensure parity in AWS security operations across regions; - Drive investigations into security business processes and identify opportunities for further automation to eliminate future issues; - Resolve ambiguities and align team plans to minimize technical risk and maximize odds of project success; - Track and report the team's progress using metrics that capture impact and value. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of project completion that is on time and within budget. It is essential that the Senior TPM can work at all levels in the organization to establish working partnerships and earn the intellectual respect of engineers. About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5 years of technical product or program management experience - 7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience - 3 years of software development experience - 5 years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 5 years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience - Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules - Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership - Direct experience in the Cryptography field, especially for PKI Certificate management is strongly desired Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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