• Job Description

  Req#: 3024420
  Do you love setting direction and solving complex problems on behalf of your customers? The Books team is looking for a Sr. Product Manager to own the roadmap and strategy for how authors set up and publish their titles and provide new opportunities for them to earn royalties. In this role, you will own product planning, priorities and requirements working across a broad cross-functional team that includes engineering, UX, research science, customer service, business intelligence and more. Your work will have a tangible impact both on internal and external customers from customer service agents to content providers. As part of the books team, you will join a thriving business that has revolutionized reading and the way authors of any level engage the millions of readers that shop on Amazon.
  
  The successful candidate is passionate about user experience and not constrained by what exists today. They must have proven experience inferring and translating customer needs into intuitive and simple solutions, the ability to ruthlessly prioritize, and skill in juggling a variety of deliverables while both staying connected to the details and thinking strategically.
  
  Key job responsibilities
  --Working backwards from research, anecdotes and data to define and document feature sets, requirements, and measures of success for your experiences.
  --Setting and communicating a clear roadmap and direction in partnership with engineering teams, UX designers and other stakeholders.
  --Identifying and highlighting key risks, tradeoffs and prioritization calls that balance delivery against risks and cost.
  --Managing communication and driving decisions across stakeholders and leadership.
  
  About the team
  As part of KDP, you will join a thriving business that has revolutionized reading and the way authors of any level engage the millions of readers that shop on Amazon. As part of this team, you will work across functions to continuously innovate and improve author experience.- Bachelor's degree
  - Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
  - Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
  - Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
  - Experience managing technical products or online services
  - Experience in representing and advocating for a variety of critical customers and stakeholders during executive-level prioritization and planning- Experience in using analytical tools, such as Tableau, Qlikview, QuickSight
  - Experience in building and driving adoption of new tools
  - MBA
  - Bachelor's degree in a quantitative/technical field such as computer science, engineering, statistics
  
  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.
  
  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

• About the company

  Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world", as well as the world's most valuable brand.

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