--- title: Sr. Manager, Technical Standards, WWGS at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Sr. Manager, Technical Standards, WWGS role in Austin, TX. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/sr-manager-technical-standards-wwgs-at-amazon-01a17fb0-0ccf-7674-8f4a-862aa3ac173e date: 2026-10-28T00:38:08Z og_description: Join Amazon as Sr. Manager, Technical Standards, WWGS in Austin, TX. Pays $157.1K–$212.6K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/yw30lt.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** | Seattle, WA | | **Salary** | $157.1K/yr - $212.6K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24,548 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $113,000 – $162,000 a year (median $130,000). ## Description We are looking for an innovative leader to join the Amazon's WWGS retail and industrial development team who is obsessed with creating world-class shopping experiences for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of code requirements and their application in the retail and grocery industrial environments. This position will be responsible for the creation and implementation of technical standards along with managing in-house and external subject matter experts in various fields including architecture, mechanical, refrigeration, electrical and BIM. This position will be part of an exciting, fast-moving business unit, where everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. You will drive deliverables through architecture and engineering consultants as well as in-house store design, construction and procurement teams. You are the right person for this job if you have a strong end user focus and a passion for producing high-quality work. You must take ownership of your work, display a great deal of initiative, possess common sense, sound judgment, and a sense of humor. Key job responsibilities \- Manage an internal team of 3-5 architects, engineers and BIM managers. \- Define, document, communicate and own architectural and MEP design standards. \- Maintain basis of design (BOD) for all disciplines. \- Own prototype equipment specifications and approval for non-prototype equipment. \- Develop and execute technical goals relative to cost reduction, continuous improvement, and sustainability. \- Develop, cultivate, and manage relationships with third-party engineering consultants. Track and manage quality and cost of consultant work product. \- Work cross functionally with other Amazon physical retail business groups to share and develop best practices and lessons learned. \- Maintain commissioning standards and relationship with MEP/R system commissioning vendors. \- Manage projects and effectively influence and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors. \- Review CDs and bulletins for scope, accuracy, completeness, and cost targets for new stores and renovations. \- Conduct periodic site inspections and facility audits to review quality and operation of installed systems. ## Basic Qualifications \- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field \- 10+ years of relevant discipline work, or 10+ years of construction or project management experience ## Preferred Qualifications \- Master's degree in a related technical field \- 10+ years of grocery/industrial design experience \- Certification/licensure in a relevant technical field 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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