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Description
Amazon Air is looking for a Senior Program Manager (Sr. PM) with excellent leadership skills and a strong record of delivering results who will own and execute strategic, ambiguous, and cross-functional projects across the Global AIR network. The team is comprised of leaders who are passionate about building the roadmap to enable Amazon Air to scale the business, drive innovation, and accelerate sustainability. The Sr. PM will enable implementation of Program Management Office (PMO) best practices, scope large projects, track project timelines, and develop mechanisms for communicating to senior management on status, risks, and business challenges. The Sr. PM will own implementing and governing a common set of PMO processes and supporting tools for managing the AIR portfolio of high visibility programs to enable efficient operating rhythm of the AIR organization including: managing executive business reviews, cross-team coordination, project management, executive presentation, management of project scope, and granular focus on project financials. If you seek this fast-paced Day One environment, come work on the Amazon Air team.
The ideal candidate has:
Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional project teams responsible for global business-impacting projects
High proficiency in written and oral communications and ability to "produce well written documents" and presentations to leaders
High attention to detail, including proven ability to manage competing priorities, simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external organizations to achieve corporate goals, including the ability to influence upward as necessary
Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
Demonstrated ability to dig into potential risks and develop mitigation plans
Key job responsibilities
Managing cross-functional project teams, and planning/organizing/executing complex projects across multiple organizations (Operations, Tech, Finance, Third Party Vendors, etc.) to enable the launch of new products and processes
Partnering with key functional stakeholders across the company to lead, support, and influence new business initiatives
Building strong partnerships with operational leaders to identify the impact of new business initiatives and successfully integrate and deploy them within the four walls and on the road
Innovating to improve project scope/execution to improve customer outcomes, reduce sustainability impact, and decrease the end-to-end supply chain cost
Escalating risks in the project plan to the relevant owners and teams
Navigating through ambiguity; managing and coordinating multiple project assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the cross-functional processes, and delivering on commitments
Tracking end-to-end project status and incorporating new metrics to transition the project to the normal operations
Owning the planning, organizing, and execution of complex projects across multiple organizations and stakeholders including development of PMO processes
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Bellevue, WA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of program or project management experience
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of driving process improvements experience
Master's degree
Experience working in a matrixed organization
Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $92,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.