Program Manager – Launch and Expansion, Amazon Now Launches

Afaq - Warehouse Branch - J02 (Amazon); Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Jeddah is seeking an experienced Launch Manager to own cross-functional, large-scale project initiatives for new FCs. You will scope, plan, mitigate risks, and drive execution while reporting to senior management on progress and changes.

Key duties include end-to-end coordination, data analysis of launch performance, and collaboration with business, tech, design, and procurement teams to enable expansion strategies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of program or project management experience.
• 3+ years of advanced Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• 2+ years of cross-functional collaboration with tech and non-tech teams.
• 2+ years of defining and implementing process improvements using data.

Responsibilities

• Work backwards from the customer to scope and define program requirements and milestones.
• Drive multiple time-sensitive action items across multiple teams.
• Own program trackers and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Problem solve with ambiguity in a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Coordinate end-to-end tasks and ensure Road to Launch milestones are met.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and present projects to senior leadership.
• Gather and analyze data on launch performance results.
• Develop initiatives to support expansion strategies.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Description

Are you interested in launching the next generation of Amazon facilities in the region? Do you want to be part of the ongoing growth and expansion of Amazon Now network? The key to this mission is strategic, large scale project management initiatives that will allow us to scale our organization for the future in an extraordinary manner. The Launch team is seeking a qualified candidate with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own strategic and tactical, cross-functional operations projects associated with the launch of the new FCs. The launch manager will own scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, mitigating schedule risks, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks, and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and communication skills are essential.

Key job responsibilities

• Work backwards from the customer to scope and define program requirements and critical milestones
• Demonstrate a high level of ownership to drive multiple time sensitive actions items simultaneously through multiple teams
• Own Program trackers to communicate progress and updates to internal/external stakeholders
• Problem solve with a high degree of ambiguity and operating in a rapidly evolving and changing landscape
• End-to-End project coordination, managing multiple stakeholders to ensure all Road to Launch tasks are completed as per program
• Collaborate and influence team members, work with internal and external stakeholders, and present projects to senior leadership on a regular basis
• Gathering and analyzing data on launch performance results
• Establish and develop initiatives to support expansion strategies

About the team Launch team plays a key role in the mission of delivering best in class service to Amazon's customers through scaling and expanding the network. The team coordinates project plans and tracks execution across stakeholders from business, technology, design, procurement and construction teams.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of program or project management experience
• 3+ years of advanced Microsoft Word and Excel experience
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• 2+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
• 2+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Projects software
• Experience with material handling systems (MHS) installation, operation and maintenance
• Experience working in an analytical environment with cross-functional teams

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Tagged as: Project/Programme/Product Management--NON-TECH