Technical Program Manager Jobs in Arizona
Technical Program Manager jobs in Arizona are in strong and consistent demand, with the bulk of hiring concentrated in the aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, financial technology, and cloud services sectors, and openings at every level from associate program manager through senior and principal. The Phoenix metro leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with Scottsdale and Tempe close behind, and employers including Intel, Honeywell, and American Express have long-established Arizona operations that generate steady technical program manager headcount. The most sought-after specializations are hardware and silicon development program management, cloud infrastructure delivery, and large-scale enterprise transformation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of technical program managers, design engineers, construction managers, 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.
We’re seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to oversee data center build projects. Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager will lead cross-functional and technical teams from conceptual design feasibility through scope and schedule creation, budget management, completed design, implementation, commissioning, and data center deployment. Along the way, you will use your judgment, critical thinking skills, ability to influence without authority, analytical talent, technical aptitude, and leadership to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders, eliminate non-value-add activities, design solutions, remove blockers, and find creative ways to accelerate project delivery.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator (both written and verbal), not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities, and be capable of understanding mechanical/electrical engineering concepts. They will be able to apply a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle and exhibit demonstrated experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking. Other requirements include experience with MS Office, MS Project and MS SharePoint. Experience with Tableau, KanBan, Playbook, SQL and systems integration a plus.
Key job responsibilities
We are seeking a Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager who to own and deliver on end-to-end builds. Working with stakeholder teams to map dependencies, create and drive schedules, as well as think big to solve some of our biggest challenges! We're looking for a highly organized, attention to detail, problem solver with the ability to dive deep into critical path items. This is a high judgement role to deliver capacity to our end customers.
About the team
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working 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 AWS, 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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of working in data centers or critical infrastructure experience
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery
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.
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, AZ, Phoenix - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of technical program managers, design engineers, construction managers, 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.
We’re seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to oversee data center build projects. Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager will lead cross-functional and technical teams from conceptual design feasibility through scope and schedule creation, budget management, completed design, implementation, commissioning, and data center deployment. Along the way, you will use your judgment, critical thinking skills, ability to influence without authority, analytical talent, technical aptitude, and leadership to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders, eliminate non-value-add activities, design solutions, remove blockers, and find creative ways to accelerate project delivery.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator (both written and verbal), not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities, and be capable of understanding mechanical/electrical engineering concepts. They will be able to apply a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle and exhibit demonstrated experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking. Other requirements include experience with MS Office, MS Project and MS SharePoint. Experience with Tableau, KanBan, Playbook, SQL and systems integration a plus.
Key job responsibilities
We are seeking a Sr. Technical Infrastructure Program Manager who to own and deliver on end-to-end builds. Working with stakeholder teams to map dependencies, create and drive schedules, as well as think big to solve some of our biggest challenges! We're looking for a highly organized, attention to detail, problem solver with the ability to dive deep into critical path items. This is a high judgement role to deliver capacity to our end customers.
About the team
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working 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 AWS, 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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of working in data centers or critical infrastructure experience
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery
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.
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, AZ, Phoenix - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
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- Aerospace & Defense
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical program manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline required
- Five or more years managing cross-functional technical programs from initiation through delivery
- Demonstrated experience with Agile, Scrum, or scaled frameworks such as SAFe in a technical environment
- PMP certification or equivalent formal project management credential strongly preferred
- Proficiency with program tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft Project
- Experience coordinating hardware, semiconductor, or defense programs is a differentiating advantage in Arizona
Technical Program Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical program manager in Arizona?
Most Arizona employers require a bachelor's degree in an engineering or computer science discipline, plus several years of hands-on technical experience before moving into a program management role. Arizona has no state-issued license for technical program managers, but earning a PMP certification through the Project Management Institute significantly strengthens candidacy. Many candidates transition from software engineering, systems engineering, or product roles at Arizona's large aerospace, semiconductor, and fintech employers before stepping into a dedicated program management position.
How much do technical program managers make in Arizona?
Technical program managers in Arizona earn a median of about $166,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,320 for the lowest 10% to over $228,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical program managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring technical program managers in Arizona right now include ASM, Amazon, and Lucid Motors, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's deep concentration of semiconductor fabs, defense contractors, and regional financial technology headquarters means openings appear regularly across both large enterprises and mid-size engineering firms throughout the Phoenix metro and surrounding communities.
Which Arizona cities have the most technical program manager jobs?
The cities with the most technical program manager openings in Arizona are Phoenix, Tempe, and Chandler. Phoenix dominates because it anchors Arizona's technology and financial services economy, while Scottsdale draws fintech and SaaS employers and Tempe benefits from its proximity to major university research partnerships and the semiconductor corridor that runs from Chandler through Mesa, where chip manufacturing operations from companies like Intel and TSMC have created sustained demand for program management talent.
Are there remote technical program manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of technical program manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication rather than a physical site. The roles most often offered fully remote are those tied to software delivery and cloud infrastructure, while hardware, semiconductor, and defense program management positions typically require at least a hybrid presence at an Arizona facility.
How can I get hired as a technical program manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a technical individual contributor role, such as software engineer, systems analyst, or QA lead, into a junior or associate program coordinator position within the same organization. Arizona employers including Honeywell, Intel, and large healthcare systems like Banner Health occasionally post associate program manager or rotational leadership development openings designed for candidates transitioning from technical backgrounds. Earning a CAPM credential through the Project Management Institute before applying and building a portfolio of internally led projects strengthens a first-time application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to technical program manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to technical program manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across the Phoenix metro and other hiring centers in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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