Pathways Operations Manager

Amazon; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is offering an exciting opportunity in their Pathways Operations program based in Japan. This program is designed for MBA graduates looking to develop their leadership skills. As an Area Manager, you will manage a substantial team within a highly innovative operations environment. The ideal candidate will have the potential for significant career growth and must be enrolled in a full-time MBA program. Language fluency in Japanese is preferred, emphasizing diverse and inclusive workplace values.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a full-time MBA program.
• Fluent in Japanese at a business level (N1+ preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coach, manage, and develop large teams.
• Partner with senior leadership for complex solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.

Education

Full-time MBA program

Job description

This position is for full-time starts at Amazon Japan in 2026.

Amazon Overview

At Amazon, we take pride in hiring and developing the best. We are excited to offer MBA and master’s program graduate students the opportunity to launch big careers with limitless possibilities. Are you looking to become a leader in a global Fortune 100 company? Do you want to manage people, process, and technology in one of the most innovative operations environments on Earth? Would you enjoy the challenge of delivering a continuously improving customer experience to millions globally? If so, then the Amazon Pathways Operations program may be right for you.

Program Overview

Pathways is a three-year program with graduation following promotion to the Senior Operations Manager (SOM) role. Through a series of intense, progressively challenging opportunities in the core of our elite operations network, we will stretch your leadership capacity to its full potential. The business lessons you learn and credibility you develop will benefit you over the rest of your career and help prepare you for future executive leadership opportunities.

What to Expect

1. Start as an Area Manager, learn Amazon operations on the front line leading people and systems. Kick off your career by managing and directing 50 to 100 associates in one of our world‑class fulfillment/delivery centers.
2. Progress into the Operations Manager role and gain experience leading other managers and teams of 50 to 500 members. Drive improvements in operational processes and the end‑to‑end supply chain by working cross‑functionally with technology and engineering teams across Amazon.
3. Promote to a Senior Manager position where you will lead through others to execute on regional or network initiatives. Explore a full range of Operations roles in Supply Chain and Transportation & Logistics.
4. Graduate from the Pathways Operations Leadership Development Program and emerge as a leader known for operational excellence. Your "Think Big" ideas will transform Worldwide Operations. Apply your elite subject‑matter expertise to lead a new business, project, team or an entire site in a specific region.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach, manage, and develop large teams.
• Partner with senior leadership to think broadly about solutions to the most complex business and operational challenges.
• Engage and lead continuous improvement projects throughout the course of the program.

Interviews

Online assessments will be sent in September and interviews will start in October.

Locations & Placement

• The position will be located in a fulfillment center or delivery station around Japan.
• Must be willing to relocate at time of hire (position location is most heavily weighted on business need but will also consider individual location preference).

Basic Qualifications

• Are enrolled in a full‑time MBA program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese at a business level or above (N1+).

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