Principal, Prime Video Live Sports - Tech Ops, Prime Video Live Sports - Tech Ops

Prime Video is seeking a Sr. Mgr., Technology & Systems Integration candidate to help design and build the next generation broadcast infrastructure that will continually raise the high bar of live production. Responsibilities will include oversight on the engineering and technology projects with regards to our current US and CA portfolio (NFL, NWSL, NHL, NASCAR, and NBA.) In this role you will work and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive best in class technical solutions for Prime Video. This role will report to the Head of Engineering & Technology at Prime Video.
You will use your technical expertise to manage project life cycles and establish effective communication across departments and stakeholders. You will lead live production efforts on cross functional projects like new technology deployment and facility build out, workflow analysis and implementation, asset management, signal acquisition and delivery, and the roll out of live cloud production. You will support our content and operational goals by leading live production’s technical projects as we drive innovation on behalf of customers. You will collaborate with internal partners such as Prime Video’s core Product and X-Ray teams, as well as our Technical Integration Management team and Live Ops department. You will establish best practices to assess risks, anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, and balance business needs versus constraints. You will manage complex projects, assign responsibilities, manage project schedules, and identify appropriate resources needed to execute objectives and meet project milestones.
To be successful, you will need to thrive on a diverse team, think strategically, be detailed driven, understand systems architecture and workflows, and have excellent problem-solving abilities. It will be expected that the ideal candidate can work and collaborate with different stakeholders and teams to drive successful execution of all sports portfolio objectives.
You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and be excited by the opportunity to work within a division that will function differently than a traditional linear television network. You will help define strategic opportunities to achieve scale, and in parallel be able to roll up your sleeves, dive deep and get the job done. You will work closely with outside vendors and rights partners and must be a strong communicator who can simplify complex subjects and deliver important messages externally. You will implement systems, acquire new skills, tools, and processes to successfully deliver multiple projects in a high velocity environment. You will also mentor team members as we embrace learn and be curious as one of our leadership principals.

The ideal candidate should thrive in delivering complex programs with multiple stakeholders in a fast pace environment. You are a strong leader who has strategic and operational vision, is passionate about driving the best-in-class product experiences, and can see around corners. You have a keen sense of how to evolve live sports production, a strong understanding of technology, exceptional program management skills, and people management experience.


Key job responsibilities
Bring leadership, excellence, organization, discipline, and accountability to the organization. Lead, inspire and motivate an entrepreneurial, results-oriented team who are each subject matter experts and represent a strong and collaborative culture.
• Establish and implement the overall technical vision for the company and ensure it is seen through to flawless execution.
• Serve as one of the faces of the technology team with vendors and partners, leading all operational engagement with both.
• Lead project management and technical supervision as assigned for all product distribution; set timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment.
• Use technical understanding of distribution chains, content management and security and rights management to provide secure delivery with efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with Legal/Business Affairs team to provide in-depth technical review during contract negotiations as needed.
• Monitor and track competitive trends and changes in technology.
• Build a strong foundation for future growth by improving operating efficiencies and further enhancing the team and culture.
• Work with operational counterparts to communicate changes as they relate to delivery of content.
• Build and maintain strong and effective communication and relationships across the company to create buy-in and keep key internal constituents apprised of progress.

Basic Qualifications

Requirements:
• Minimum of 10 years in broadcast systems technology design and engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with budgeting & capital planning
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, coach and develop a team to high levels of performance.
• Strong P&L sensibility
• History of developing effective, internal, cross-functional relationships; excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) who can simplify complex projects
• A knack for troubleshooting and problem solving
• Knowledge of streaming technology and platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Audio/Video engineering experience · Experience defining technical and production roadmaps and requirements · Experience with digital video streaming and/or customer-facing user interfaces · Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to lead meetings and clearly communicate live production workflows. · Relationships with key vendors all over the world. Ability to run a tender process and negotiate business terms with vendors. · Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership requirements for this role · Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $304,700/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.

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