Description

　　Amazon Corporate Security’s (ACS) Prototype Security team is searching for a program manager who is able to develop, implement, and lead security projects and programs to support Amazon’s prototype device teams. This position will provide Intellectual Property (IP) Protection strategic guidance to all pre-release consumer electronic devices and will support the overall security posture for Amazon’s key customer teams in the technology and product manufacturing space. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

　　This role will have a global reach to ensure consistent IP Protection & confidentiality programs are provided and implemented to prototype development projects. In this position, the Product Security Manager will have regular engagement with product lines to create and foster an engagement model to ensure security has a seat at the table with Amazon device product lines. To be successful in this position the Product Security Manager must have the ability to learn Amazon’s product development process, build strong relationships with key business teams, develop and innovate solutions to enable automation of manual data entry processes. The Product Security Manager must have a solid understanding of data collection methods and ddata analysis, to inform programmatic decision making and policy direction.

　　This position will report to the Amazon Corporate Security Lead Product Security Mgr.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　• Manage Prototype Security’s cross functional project risk evaluation process for new product lines assigned to this role.

　　• Facilitate discussion and implementation of security strategy among project stakeholders across the stakeholder groups.

　　• Communicate, internally and externally, Prototype Security decisions and ensure those decisions are properly implemented.

　　• Serve as the primary Prototype Security point of contact for all device teams that support specific product lines.

　　• Serve as the embedded Prototype Security liaison to connect business stakeholders with Prototype Security programs and services

　　• Serve as the subject matter security expert to internal business stakeholders on IP Protection, supply chain risk, go-to-market strategy, confidentiality, and additional stages of product development.

　　• Perform Project Risk Evaluations to provide project stakeholders with an IP Protection executive summary highlighting overall risks and threats to the project.

　　• Work cross functionally with peers in Legal, Hardware, Supply Chain Ops, Trade & Compliance, EHS, and Security to establish scalable Prototype Security standards.

　　• Represent Prototype Security and provide IP risk guidance in critical business review, core team, and all hands meetings.

　　• Design and develop an internal system for project information sharing for the larger Prototype Security team.

　　• Track and document new product proposals, status updates, and risk throughout Amazon’s product development process.

　　• Work collaboratively with team members to determine strategic direction for the larger Prototype Security team.

　　• Conduct site security audits at 3rd party partner sites (as assigned), key distribution, or supply chain partners, and tracking to closure of any associated action items.

　　• Respond to crisis, emergency, and/or disaster recovery issues that have impact on prototype development.

　　• Support Business Continuity planning and process implementation for product teams and Prototype Security team.

　　• Develop and implement security contract language to enhance and support the security of Amazon’s IP and device product development.

　　• Assist in the development of Prototype Security awareness materials, to include online training modules, and be willing to deploy and conduct in person training sessions, employee outreach events, educational posters and handout material.

　　• Actively evaluate, analyze, and use metrics collected to proactively inform programmatic needs and policy decisions.

　　• Assist in the development, drafting, and publication of policies and standards related to the global prototype security program.

　　A successful person in this role will have:

　　• Intellectual Property Protection working knowledge or expertise

　　• Experience working within a Research and Development environment

　　• Experience managing a global team and worldwide programs

　　• Investigation skills

　　• Security Awareness

　　• Well versed in the use of Microsoft Office tools

　　• Well versed in product development processes

　　• Domestic and international travel may be required (10-20% of time)

　　A day in the life

　　On a daily basis, the person in this role will be responsible for the following:

　　• Attend cross functional core team meetings

　　• Devise and implement Intellectual Property (IP) protection strategies in response to project team needs

　　• Collaborate with disciplines throughout the Prototype Security organization to ensure a complete, holistic approach to Intellectual Property (IP) protection

　　• Act as a subject matter expert to customers on security policy

　　• Continuously examine internal procedures to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement in order to drive organizational development

　　About the team

　　Amazon Prototype Security Team works with project teams throughout Amazon's business portfolio to protect Amazon Intellectual Property. The team is comprised of professionals across multiple security disciplines, who strive to partner with product teams in order to establish security as a business enabling asset, ensuring Amazon's most sensitive new ideas and concepts remain safe and secure throughout a Product Development Process. Our team is collaborative and communicative, believing our ability to work together provides the best products and experiences for our customers.

　　Diverse Experiences

　　Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.

　　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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

　　Inclusive Team Culture

　　Here at Amazon, 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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best results for our customers. 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; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting please https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　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.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Seattle, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　• 3+ years working within a hardware organization

　　• BA/BS or 6+ years of professional experience

　　• Ability to work in an in-office environment

　　• Ability to travel (10-30% of the time)

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　• BA/BS degree in Criminal Justice, Intelligence, Security Management, Business Administration, or related security industry degree

　　• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, MBA or related security industry or program management degree

　　• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification

　　• Corporate experience in IP Protection, supply chain security, privacy protection, and field test engineering

　　• Demonstrated maturity, judgment, negotiation/influence skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills

　　• Well versed in the use of Microsoft Office tools

　　• 5+ years of security experience managing global security programs

　　• Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of leadership involving both business and technical sides of the business

　　• Understanding of statistics and how data is used to inform policies and procedures

　　• Experience supporting a global program

　　• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

　　• Ability to dive deep into issues and do the work yourself if additional staffing is not available

　　• CPP, CISM, or PMP Certification

　　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.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,400/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.