--- title: Principle Program Manager, Leo Bus & Flight Operations description: Amazon is hiring for the Principle Program Manager, Leo Bus & Flight Operations role in Redmond, WA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principle-program-manager-leo-bus-and-flight-operations-at-amazon-01a0f9ce-f662-7513-8c2e-ae43a9539bbc date: 2026-10-02T00:15:57Z og_description: Join Amazon as Principle Program Manager, Leo Bus & Flight Operations in Redmond, WA. Pays $177K–$239.4K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jh9owu.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Redmond, WA | | **Salary** | $177K/yr - $239.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 01, 2026 | ## Description Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of number of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Key job responsibilities In this role, you will drive the strategy, planning, and execution of programs that enable our team to automate mission planning and execution to efficiently operate the Leo fleet at scale, while maintaining space safety and maximizing service availability for Leo satellite Internet customers. * Own the end-to-end program strategy for Leo satellite onboard agents and ground services, aligning roadmaps across satellite command, file transfer, telemetry, and logging workstreams * Partner closely with engineering leaders to translate business and mission objectives into actionable program plans, driving clarity on scope, dependencies, and sequencing across embedded software (C, C++, Rust) and AWS cloud service development * Identify, track, and resolve cross-team risks, blockers, and dependencies between Leo ground service teams and satellite agent teams to keep programs on schedule * Define and report on program metrics/OKRs that reflect delivery health, space safety posture, and service availability for Leo satellite Internet customers * Drive operational rigor — business reviews, roadmap planning, retrospectives — and build mechanisms that scale as the team and fleet grow * Communicate program status, risks, and trade-offs clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations * Lead process improvements that increase development velocity and quality across the software development lifecycle, from requirements through implementation, test, and operations ## Basic Qualifications - 7+ years of technical product or program management experience - 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience - 5+ years of software development experience - Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ## Preferred Qualifications - 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience - Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules 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 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. 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USA, WA, Redmond - 177,000.00 - 239,400.00 USD annually ## Skills - File Transfer Protocol (Ftp) - Amazon Web Services - Program Management - Logging - Planning - Deployment Strategy - Agile Velocity - Mechanical Systems - OKR (Objectives and Key Results) - Software Development - Software Development Life Cycle - Embedded Systems - C++ - Coordinating - Leadership - Rust - Export Control Compliance - Product Roadmaps - Telemetry - Sprint Retrospectives ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principle-program-manager-leo-bus-and-flight-operations-at-amazon-01a0f9ce-f662-7513-8c2e-ae43a9539bbc?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [More jobs at Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Freight and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/freight-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70815 jobs - [Washington Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61643 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34498 jobs - [Redmond Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/redmond?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3183 jobs ## Related hubs - [Freight and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/freight-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70815 jobs - [Washington Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61643 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34498 jobs - [Redmond Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/redmond?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3183 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)