
Senior Technical Program Manager
Role summary
Audible is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to architect and drive the execution of their next-generation royalty calculation engine. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and product managers to translate requirements into technical specifications, managing multiple cross-functional projects using Agile frameworks from concept to launch, and communicating project status transparently. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of technical program management experience, 7+ years working with engineering teams, and 3+ years of software development experience. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex financial systems with real-world impact, contributing to how creators are paid and businesses operate.
Description
At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.
About This Role
We're the team architecting Audible's next-generation royalty calculation engine—the system that processes billions in transactions and powers financial automation across multiple business lines. If you're energized by building scalable financial systems that directly impact how creators get paid and businesses operate, this is where complex technical challenges meet real-world impact. True to Audible’s People Principles, we are committed to the success of our people and supporting the communities in which we work. Our leadership team is dedicated to mentoring and coaching to help each individual identify their career goals, flourish, and achieve their potential. Our environment encourages everyone to participate. Our diverse team depends on differing backgrounds and perspectives to foster robust conversations that lead us to the right solutions for our customers.
As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will...
- Collaborate with stakeholders and product managers to translate requirements into technology specifications and drive the execution of software development from design to deployment
- Manage multiple projects across cross-functional teams (technology, business, marketing, and operations) using an Agile development framework, from concept to launch
- Communicate project risks, progress, launches, and retrospectives transparently to all stakeholders and teams
- Continuously strive for performance improvement and set higher standards in project execution using objective metrics
About Audible
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
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
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
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
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NJ, Newark - 163,600.00 - 221,300.00 USD annually
Company
- Audible, Inc.
Job ID: A3203364
Sample Audible interview questions
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How do you design a highly performant backend capable of generating real time product recommendations for millions of concurrent users?
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Discuss the technical challenges and system design of deploying one thousand mapping vehicles to photograph and geolocate every global address.
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How do you design a scalable architecture for an online election that cryptographically guarantees the anonymity and accuracy of every ballot?
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Let us build the backend for a smart parking garage. How do you manage inventory and process payments in real time?
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Talk me through the database and networking choices for a live video app that heavily relies on interactive polling.
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