Integrated Planning Program Manager

Amazon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Program Manager to join the Startup Integrated Planning team within the GEMS organization. This role leads contracted planners, shaping strategy, standards, and governance for North America's infrastructure portfolio.

The role requires travel up to 50% across the US/Canada, office presence, and relocation flexibility. Strong scheduling, data-driven decision making, and AI-enabled process improvements are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) and SQL
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
• Cross-functional collaboration with tech and non-tech teams
• 3+ years of integrated scheduling with MS Project/Primavera P6 or equivalent
• Experience applying AI tools and automation to scale program operations
• Experience handling ambiguity with strong problem solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Shape and advance the workforce and vendor strategy for contracted planners, including capacity modeling and procurement negotiations
• Oversee contracted project planners: set expectations, provide training on planning standards, review deliverables, support escalations
• Assign and rebalance planners across projects based on priority, complexity, and workload
• Track project budgets, manage invoicing, and provide funding inputs for planning resources
• Ensure weekly planning status reports are accurate and distributed on time
• Develop and refine risk and reporting frameworks for portfolio-level decisions

Skills

Program management

Data & metrics

Excel advanced

SQL

Cross-functional

Stakeholder management

Integrated scheduling

AI & automation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

SQL

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Program Manager to join the Startup Integrated Planning team within the GEMS organization. This role leads contracted planners, shaping strategy, standards, and governance for North America's infrastructure portfolio.

The role requires travel up to 50% across the US/Canada, office presence, and relocation flexibility. Strong scheduling, data-driven decision making, and AI-enabled process improvements are essential.