Chief of Staff, HW Asia Center
About the Role
The ADC Chief of Staff is the strategic right hand to the Director of Asia Development Center — a 120+ person engineering organization responsible for Amazon’s device portfolio from concept through mass production. This role offers broad exposure to VP-level strategy, cross-functional leadership across hardware, operations, and product management, and the opportunity to shape how one of Amazon’s most critical hardware teams operates.
What You’ll Do
Strategy Management
Own the ADC strategy mechanism — drive quarterly strategy reviews, SWOT analysis, goal-setting (annual and multi-year), and track execution of strategic initiatives.
Champion AI and technology adoption across ADC, identifying automation opportunities and driving tooling initiatives.
Organization Design & Health
Monitor team health signals and drive organizational efficiency through metrics, connection reports, and leadership workshops.
Facilitate organization transformations and foster employee cohesion through open forums, AMA sessions, and transparent communication.
Resource Planning
Drive operational planning (OP1/OP2) including headcount, budget, narratives, and financial analysis.
Manage headcount requisition prioritization, approval, allocation, and plan-vs-actuals tracking.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a communication bridge between ADC leadership, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders.
Craft clear written narratives that advance ADC’s strategic proposals and drive alignment.
Facilitate executive staff meetings, offsites, all-hands, and leadership workshops.
The ADC Chief of Staff is the strategic right hand to the Director of Asia Development Center — a 120+ person engineering organization responsible for Amazon’s device portfolio from concept through mass production. This role offers broad exposure to VP-level strategy, cross-functional leadership across hardware, operations, and product management, and the opportunity to shape how one of Amazon’s most critical hardware teams operates.
What You’ll Do
Strategy Management
Own the ADC strategy mechanism — drive quarterly strategy reviews, SWOT analysis, goal-setting (annual and multi-year), and track execution of strategic initiatives.
Champion AI and technology adoption across ADC, identifying automation opportunities and driving tooling initiatives.
Organization Design & Health
Monitor team health signals and drive organizational efficiency through metrics, connection reports, and leadership workshops.
Facilitate organization transformations and foster employee cohesion through open forums, AMA sessions, and transparent communication.
Resource Planning
Drive operational planning (OP1/OP2) including headcount, budget, narratives, and financial analysis.
Manage headcount requisition prioritization, approval, allocation, and plan-vs-actuals tracking.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a communication bridge between ADC leadership, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders.
Craft clear written narratives that advance ADC’s strategic proposals and drive alignment.
Facilitate executive staff meetings, offsites, all-hands, and leadership workshops.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in hardware product development, program management, or engineering operations
- 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, organizational design, or chief of staff / business operations roles
- Demonstrated experience with operational planning (OP1/OP2), headcount management, and financial budgeting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin
- Experience working with cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, and operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering or equivalent
- Experience in consumer electronics or technology sector
- Track record of driving org-wide strategic initiatives from concept to measurable outcome
- Experience with Talent Review processes, workforce planning, and organizational health metrics
- Familiarity with AI/automation tools and ability to champion technology adoption
- Experience supporting VP/Director-level executives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Experience facilitating leadership offsites, QBRs, and cross-functional alignment forums
- Data-driven mindset — comfortable building narratives from metrics, SWOT analysis, and business models