Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Washington
Engineering Program Manager jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, cloud computing, and advanced manufacturing, from early-career coordinators through senior principal-level leaders. Seattle and the Eastside corridor around Bellevue and Redmond anchor the market, with additional hiring in the South Sound near Tacoma and in the Tri-Cities for nuclear and energy engineering work. Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon are among the most established Washington employers for this role, with consistent openings in software delivery, systems engineering, and hardware development programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Network Engineering is seeking a Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (TIPM) to help us continue to build the largest network in the world. This role offers endless opportunities to work on latest technologies and solve complex technical challenges on the forefront of Global Cloud Computing.
As a TIPM, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary networking projects with the opportunity to shape, define & deliver new methods of delivering technology solutions at scale. You will be responsible for end to end delivery of network infrastructure changes and upgrades across Amazon Data Centers. You will manage our cross-functional projects, working with all organizational levels and groups including network operations, network engineering, infrastructure engineering & internal project management teams, as well as external vendors.
You must have excellent Program Management skills, the ability to identify and mitigate risks, and remove blockers whilst applying critical thinking to develop paths to success. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as you will be responsible to communicating with a variety of teams and partners as well as senior leadership. You must have a proven track record of successful project management & show the ability to deliver effectively with compressed timelines while dealing with ambiguity. You must possess a working knowledge of networking and data center technologies.
Key job responsibilities
- Program manager, monitor the network infrastructure builds health, customer demand, anticipate risks, resolve issues and initiate corrective action as appropriate.
- Work with stakeholders (networking engineers/tech program managers/senior management) to define requirements and processes.
- Manage the dependencies and the interfaces between projects and negotiate the trade-offs as needed.
- You actively participate in the hiring process as well as mentor others - improving their skills and ability to get things done.Manage multiple competing cross-organizational projects/programs simultaneously
- Interact with engineers, technicians, project managers and senior management on a daily basis
- Analyze, interpret and visualize data, with Redshift, Tableau, QuickSight, Redshift, and other BI management and visualization tools.
- Create predictable process paths and Drive automation initiatives, and drive simplification efforts in engineering and project/program management and architectures to unblock innovation
A day in the life
Meeting with project teams to ensure progress and delivery timelines meet or exceed the need-by-date. Planning future projects, coordinating design and requirements discussions and driving commitment from stakeholder teams to ensure project are started and finish on time. Reviewing processes and mechanisms for improvement opportunities and driving improvement initiatives at the team and org level.
About the team
We are the center of excellence for end-to-end management of networking programs to support AWS New Regions, New AZ's, and LZ's builds. We plan and manage all networking deliverables throughout the project lifecycle including design, scope definition, procurement, scheduling, monitoring and ensuring the execution of work, tracking and reporting project status, risks, issues and change requests. We collaborate with our customers and partners to create and improve repeatable processes to continually reduce cycle-time and cost, and improve quality standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
- 5+ years of data center or network capacity planning, data center or network infrastructure program/project management, or related technical experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
- Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience with AWS, networks and operating systems
- Experience managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously and driving goals to completion
- 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Network Engineering is seeking a Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (TIPM) to help us continue to build the largest network in the world. This role offers endless opportunities to work on latest technologies and solve complex technical challenges on the forefront of Global Cloud Computing.
As a TIPM, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary networking projects with the opportunity to shape, define & deliver new methods of delivering technology solutions at scale. You will be responsible for end to end delivery of network infrastructure changes and upgrades across Amazon Data Centers. You will manage our cross-functional projects, working with all organizational levels and groups including network operations, network engineering, infrastructure engineering & internal project management teams, as well as external vendors.
You must have excellent Program Management skills, the ability to identify and mitigate risks, and remove blockers whilst applying critical thinking to develop paths to success. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as you will be responsible to communicating with a variety of teams and partners as well as senior leadership. You must have a proven track record of successful project management & show the ability to deliver effectively with compressed timelines while dealing with ambiguity. You must possess a working knowledge of networking and data center technologies.
Key job responsibilities
- Program manager, monitor the network infrastructure builds health, customer demand, anticipate risks, resolve issues and initiate corrective action as appropriate.
- Work with stakeholders (networking engineers/tech program managers/senior management) to define requirements and processes.
- Manage the dependencies and the interfaces between projects and negotiate the trade-offs as needed.
- You actively participate in the hiring process as well as mentor others - improving their skills and ability to get things done.Manage multiple competing cross-organizational projects/programs simultaneously
- Interact with engineers, technicians, project managers and senior management on a daily basis
- Analyze, interpret and visualize data, with Redshift, Tableau, QuickSight, Redshift, and other BI management and visualization tools.
- Create predictable process paths and Drive automation initiatives, and drive simplification efforts in engineering and project/program management and architectures to unblock innovation
A day in the life
Meeting with project teams to ensure progress and delivery timelines meet or exceed the need-by-date. Planning future projects, coordinating design and requirements discussions and driving commitment from stakeholder teams to ensure project are started and finish on time. Reviewing processes and mechanisms for improvement opportunities and driving improvement initiatives at the team and org level.
About the team
We are the center of excellence for end-to-end management of networking programs to support AWS New Regions, New AZ's, and LZ's builds. We plan and manage all networking deliverables throughout the project lifecycle including design, scope definition, procurement, scheduling, monitoring and ensuring the execution of work, tracking and reporting project status, risks, issues and change requests. We collaborate with our customers and partners to create and improve repeatable processes to continually reduce cycle-time and cost, and improve quality standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
- 5+ years of data center or network capacity planning, data center or network infrastructure program/project management, or related technical experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
- Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience with AWS, networks and operating systems
- Experience managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously and driving goals to completion
- 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
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Engineering Program Manager Job Market in Washington
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering program manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of experience managing complex cross-functional engineering programs
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development frameworks
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders
Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering program manager in Washington?
Most engineering program manager roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, computer science, or a closely related technical field, combined with several years of hands-on engineering or technical project experience. Washington does not require a state-issued license for program management, but employers in aerospace and defense frequently expect candidates to hold or be eligible for a federal security clearance. Earning a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strengthens competitiveness across industries in the state.
How much do engineering program managers make in Washington?
Engineering program managers in Washington earn a median of about $189,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $148,930 for the lowest 10% to over $263,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering program managers in Washington?
Employers hiring engineering program managers in Washington right now include Amazon, Apple, and Providence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace primes, major cloud platforms, and defense contractors means demand for this role runs across both established corporations and large government contractors operating in the state.
Which Washington cities have the most engineering program manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Renton have the most engineering program manager openings in Washington. Seattle's density of technology and aerospace headquarters drives the largest share of postings, while Bellevue and Redmond reflect Microsoft's and Amazon's significant eastside campuses, and Tacoma and the Tri-Cities attract program managers supporting defense manufacturing and energy infrastructure projects.
Are there remote engineering program manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 80% of engineering program manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the coordination work happens through digital tools and video meetings. Strategic planning, stakeholder reporting, and program tracking tasks translate well to remote arrangements, though roles tied to hardware programs or classified defense work at sites like the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a engineering program manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into program management from an adjacent engineering or technical role such as systems engineer, technical lead, or quality assurance engineer, where you already coordinate across teams. Boeing and Microsoft both run structured rotational and associate program manager programs that target candidates early in their careers. Building familiarity with Agile delivery methods and earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential from the Project Management Institute gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to Washington's aerospace and technology employers.
Where can I find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and target industry, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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