Chief of Staff, VP of Hardware Development, Amazon LEO

Amazon

Redmond, WA, US
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Hardware development program management
Operating plan (op) drafting and coordination
Work breakdown structure (wbs) creation
Amazon is seeking a Chief of Staff for its VP of Hardware Development within the LEO initiative, focused on delivering high-speed broadband via a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. This role requires a strong leader capable of managing complex programs and facilitating collaboration across global teams

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a force multiplier for the VP of Hardware Development within Amazon LEO's initiative to launch Low Earth Orbit satellites.
  • The Chief of Staff will oversee concurrent commercial and government hardware programs spanning Ka-Band, Q/V-Band, and E-Band frequencies.
  • Candidates must be able to facilitate alignment across geographically distributed teams while managing complex operating plans and resource requirements.

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Amazon is seeking a Chief of Staff for its VP of Hardware Development within the LEO initiative, focused on delivering high-speed broadband via a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. This role requires a strong leader capable of managing complex programs and facilitating collaboration across global teams.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hardware development program management
  • Operating plan (OP) drafting and coordination
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation
  • Multi-location team coordination across five regions
  • Risk identification and escalation management

Nice-to-have

  • Technically credible engineering background
  • Experience in ambiguous environments
  • Ability to drive accountability across senior teams
  • Strong executive communication skills
  • Integration of hardware and software engineering

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required
  • Experience with Smartsheet or MS Project tools
  • Proven track record in organizational design and scaling

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, Green Card, refugee status, or asylum grant

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