Principal Technical Program Manager, Databases, RDS for SQL Server

AWS Databases is seeking an experienced and strategic Principal Technical Program Manager to serve as an advisor to the General Manager of commercial databases. This is a high visibility, high impact role that blends the operational rigor and technical depth of an Amazon Principal TPM with the strategic advisory and organizational leadership responsibilities.

You will be a trusted advisor and force multiplier to the GM, enabling the leadership team and the broader organization to operate with clarity, focus, and impact. You will drive the rhythm of the business, translate leadership priorities into clear action plans, own cross organizational execution, and ensure that strategic discussions turn into measurable outcomes.

This role requires a unique combination of technical depth, strategic thinking, executive communication, and the ability to influence without authority across organizational boundaries. You will operate at the intersection of business operations, organizational health, and program execution, making this one of the most impactful roles in the organization.

Key job responsibilities Strategic Advisory and Executive Support - Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the business, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations to support decision making. Translate executive strategy into cross functional goals, initiative roadmaps, and operating mechanisms with clear owners, milestones, and success metrics.

Rhythm of Business and Operational Excellence - Own and drive the rhythm of business: leadership staff meetings, business reviews, planning cycles, goal setting, and executive updates. Build scalable mechanisms and operating frameworks that improve organizational effectiveness and drive accountability across the team.

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