2027 MBA Pathways Full-time Operations Manager

Amazon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is launching an Operations Leadership Development Program (Pathways) in Canada for MBA or Master's grads to drive cross-functional impact across fulfillment, sortation, and delivery operations.

You will rotate through areas from Area Manager to Senior Operations Manager, lead teams of 50–100 associates, and partner with senior leaders to accelerate improvements while balancing safety, quality, and productivity. Toronto-based program start with relocation within Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional or military experience.
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, an MBA or equivalent Master’s level degree.
• Ability to work flexible hours including overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to relocate within Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop your team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, high performance, and customer obsession.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and solve complex business and operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data and implementing scalable solutions.
• Make real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment, balancing safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, engineering, and supply chain teams.

Education

MBA or equivalent Master’s degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s level in a related field

Job description

Launch your career with Amazon by solving complex operational challenges that impact millions of customers worldwide. As an Operations Manager in the Pathways Program — designed for recent MBA or Master's grads ready to make an immediate impact — you'll lead cross-functional teams, manage people, processes, and technology, and drive continuous improvement across one of the most innovative operations environments globally.

Program Overview:

Pathways is Amazon's three-year Operations Leadership Development Program, designed to cultivate the next generation of senior operations leadership. Participants gain high visibility with senior executives while tackling challenging assignments across diverse sites, technologies, and geographies.

Program Steps:

• Step 1 – Area Manager: Lead 50–100 associates on the front lines of a fulfillment, sortation, or delivery centre.
• Step 2 – Operations Manager: Lead and develop other managers, drive process improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Step 3 – Senior Operations Manager: Execute regional or network-level initiatives, potentially running entire sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop your team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, high performance, and customer obsession
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and solve complex business and operational challenges
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data and implementing scalable solutions
• Make real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment, balancing safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, engineering, and supply chain teams

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional or military experience
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, an MBA or equivalent Master's level degree
• Ability to work flexible hours including overnight, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to relocate within Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics, or related field
• Master of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems, or Computer Engineering
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Compensation:

Starting at $119,800 CAD annually (Toronto). Total compensation includes base pay, sign-on bonus (paid over first two years), and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

• Benefits include basic life and AD&D insurance and paid time off.

3+ years of professional or military experience; currently enrolled in or recently completed an MBA or equivalent Master's degree program (within past 24 months); ability to work flexible hours including overnights, weekends, and holidays; willingness to relocate within Canada