Programme Manager, Transport Network Design, Amazon Shipping

Amazon; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Programme Manager to join its Supply Chain Strategy & Solutions team in the Transportation Technology space. The role involves launching programmes, using data for operational improvements, and managing stakeholder processes, making a significant impact on Amazon's future initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) and SQL.
• Experience in program or project management.
• Experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams.

Responsibilities

• Launch programmes, monitor performance metrics, and report on objectives.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to drive progress and overcome challenges.
• Use data to create continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Programme Manager, Transport Network Design, Amazon Shipping

Job ID: 2935259 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Amazon Shipping is looking for a leader to join the Supply Chain Strategy & Solutions team in the Transportation Technology, Topology, and Promise space with a dedicated focus on Amazon Shipping Network Design Governance. You will be a natural self-starter, who is able to drive process and planning improvements to achieve organizational goals and deliver results. This will require a true hands-on approach, solid stakeholder management skills, and excellent communication skills.

At Amazon, we are always exploring new opportunities to shape our global business. As a Programme Manager, you’ll be an essential part of innovating and transforming our processes. You’ll be taking the lead on the design and launch of new programmes for our customers. You’ll also oversee programmes that are already running and find ways to improve them. This is your opportunity to have a big impact on some of the most exciting new ideas that are shaping the future of Amazon.


Key job responsibilities
- Launch programmes, monitor performance metrics, and report on the status of key objectives that affect deliverables
- Use data to understand operational challenges and create continuous improvement initiatives
- Work with a variety of other Amazon departments to identify and leverage best practices
- Within a programme environment, lead a multidisciplinary team in overcoming challenges and drive progress
- Manage stakeholders and internal processes, and define standards

A day in the life
As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and improving initiatives that ensure the smooth running of our operations. You’ll work closely with a range of Amazon colleagues to understand how they work, and what you and your teams can learn, as well as sharing your own expertise. Together, you’ll identify exciting new opportunities and will take the lead when it comes to designing their implementation.

You’ll encourage and support your teams and colleagues to meet important deliverables, while proactively looking for new, data-backed ways we could do things better. Your work will be integral to your team’s success.

About the team
Amazon Shipping offers Amazon’s delivery capabilities as a product and service. Amazon Shipping’s first customers are sellers in the EU, offering to ship their domestic volume using our delivery network.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience leading process improvements
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

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