Amazon is looking for a highly motivated Sr. Program Manager who wants to work on a business that is growing at a rapid pace. As a Sr. Program Manager, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design and develop innovative products.
Our team is looking for Program Managers with a strong delivery record and proven program management experience owning strategic, tactical, cross-functional and technology projects. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, creating and tracking metrics, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks and process/program changes. Experience in cross-team coordination, program management, closing process gaps and presentation skills are essential.
Key job responsibilities
An ideal candidate is someone with a high degree of ownership who likes experimenting and setting high standards with a roll up your sleeves attitude.
• Must be able to think creatively, deal with ambiguity, and manage changing priorities. Candidates must be able to think strategically, yet execute methodically to deliver to the highest standards.
• Partner with other program managers to secure resources, scope efforts, set project priorities and milestones and deliver on-time
• Own program communication; accelerating progress by driving crisp and timely deliverables, removing barriers, closing gaps, and escalating as appropriate
• Influence the design and development of strategic processes.
• Work with program managers and business managers to communicate and impact critical business initiatives
• Develop, implement, and present key metrics for the program, providing visibility to the milestones and performance across all projects while using this data to influence business choices
• Engage other Amazon business units globally to communicate best practices
• Manage post-launch maintenance plans (e.g., post-mortem, issue/ticket management, etc.) and look for opportunities to improve program quality and operational excellence
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.
The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
– Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
– Maternity and Parental Leave Options
– Paid Time Off (PTO)
– 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we’d still love to hear from you!
At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Austin, TX, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Charlotte, TX, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Washington, DC, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– 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
– Experience defining and executing program requirements
– Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
– Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
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 $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,300/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.