RME Launch Program Manager

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Worldwide Operations is looking for Program Managers with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own strategic, tactical, cross-functional and technology projects and programs within Amazon Transportation Services. These roles require scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities
· Manage new and existing programs, successfully delivering difficult projects and goals across multiple organizations
· Work directly with external providers, customers, and partner teams to craft and deliver scalable solutions
· Partner with other program managers to secure resources, scope efforts, set project priorities and milestones and drive delivery
· Own program communication, accelerating progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, clearing blockers (e.g., path to green), escalating as appropriate
· Influence design and development of strategic processes
· Work with program managers and business leaders to communicate and impact critical business initiatives
· Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for a portfolio of programs, providing visibility to the milestones, and performance across all projects and using this data to drive/influence business decisions
· Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end to end outcomes for Amazon customers
· Manage post-launch support plans (e.g., post-mortem, issue/ticket management, etc.) and look for opportunities to improve program quality and operational excellence
· Travel up to 75% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Six Sigma/Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
· Proven communication skills, including the proven ability to effectively manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with external business partners and internal teams to meet organizational capacity needs
· Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
· Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
· High attention-to-detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

P ursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For employees based in Colorado, this position starts at $72,700/yr. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Amazon benefits, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/benefits. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or 2+ years Amazon experience
· 3+ years experience in the distribution or manufacturing field with equivalent experience in the mechanical or electrical field.
· 2+ years of experience in project management and implementation with a proven ability to design workable solutions and drive successful projects results.
· Experience within the areas of Greenfield infrastructure building and construction