Program Manager, Central RME

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Program Manager in Central RME to drive initiatives that optimize capacity, performance, and measurable improvements across operations. You will execute programs, remove barriers, and collaborate with RME, non-RME, and Ops teams.

The role emphasizes SOP development, data-driven decisions, and standard work practices to boost key business metrics across sites. A Bachelor's in Engineering or related field is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience managing program delivery and communicating results to stakeholders.
• Experience delivering results for cross-functional initiatives with process improvements, automation, and analysis.
• Experience supporting execution of project plans with multiple teams in support of business goals.
• Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization.

Responsibilities

• Dive deep into business processes and develop SOPs and process maps.
• Drive cross-functional programs and initiatives with stakeholders.
• Partner to conduct root cause analysis and remove barriers.
• Maintain and update capacity models to support utilization goals.
• Use analytics for data-driven decision-making and monitor performance.
• Create and maintain program artifacts like BRDs and initiative plans.
• Implement standard work practices to improve key metrics across sites.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes with clear data-backed recommendations.
• Remove operational barriers through hands-on problem-solving.
• Contribute to a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvements

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering / Operations / Business)

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Description

Amazon's Reliability, Maintenance & Engineering (RME) team ensures that our global fulfillment and operations networks run safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. A Program Manager in Central RME will drive initiatives that optimize operational capacity, enhance network performance, and deliver measurable improvements. This role focuses on program execution, addressing operational barriers, implementing standard work practices, and collaborating with RME, non-RME stakeholders, and Operations teams.

Key job responsibilities

• Dive deep into business processes and develop world-class standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps for the organization.

• Drive cross-functional programs, projects, and initiatives impacting operations; develop solutions collaboratively with RME, non-RME, and Ops stakeholders.

• Partner with RME, non-RME, and Ops stakeholders to conduct root cause analysis, eliminate operational barriers, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across the network.

• Maintain and update capacity models including data inputs, methodology documentation, and output validation to support capacity utilization goals.

• Use analytics for data-driven decision-making; monitor performance and escalating issues requiring corrective actions.

• Create and maintain program artifacts including business requirement documents, initiative plans, and status reports.

• Implement standard work practices that improve key business metrics and translate lessons into standards across assigned sites or programs.

• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and management; inform decision-making through clear narratives and data-backed recommendations.

• Remove operational barriers through hands-on problem-solving to deliver immediate results.

• As a Program Manager, contribute to a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience

• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any domain), Operations, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience managing program delivery and communicating results to stakeholders

• Experience delivering results for cross-functional initiatives with process improvements, automation, and analysis

• Experience supporting execution of project plans with multiple teams in support of business goals

• Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment

• Experience in capacity planning, operations planning, business analysis or similar

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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