Program Manager, Events , Brand & Experiences

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Program Manager to plan and execute team member and supplier events, building scalable processes for high-impact moments that deepen brand love.

You will own end-to-end event planning across campus and supplier programs, manage budgets, vendors, and contracts, and collaborate with creative and communications teams. Experience in corporate or retail events and strong written communication are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in event planning, event coordination, or program management.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management and surveying tools (e.g., Smartsheet).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end event planning and execution across campus, supplier, and company programs, from scoping and budgeting through day-of delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of events ranging from leadership gatherings to large-scale programs with 2,000+ attendees.
• Coordinate annual team member recognition programs, including nominations, creative production, and ceremony execution.
• Own vendor sourcing, contracts, invoicing, and budget tracking across all events.
• Leverage AI tools to support project management, budgeting, and planning workflows
• Partner with creative, design, and communications teams on event branding and materials; ability to self-design is a plus
• Support the Event Director across programs and provide operational coverage as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase event quality and efficiency.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Vidyard

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Whole Foods Market is the leading natural and organic foods retailer, and we're building brand programs, partnerships, and storytelling to match. Our Brand Engagement & Experiences team sits at the intersection of food culture, purpose-driven content, and immersive activations that connect customers, team members, and communities to the higher purpose at the heart of our brand: Nourishing People and the Planet.

We are seeking a Program Manager to support the planning and execution of team member and supplier facing events by creating scalable processes to stand up multiple high-impact, experiential moments that build Whole Foods Market brand love.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end event planning and execution across campus, supplier, and company programs, from scoping and budgeting through day-of delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of events ranging from leadership gatherings to large-scale programs with 2,000+ attendees.
• Coordinate annual team member recognition programs, including nominations, creative production, and ceremony execution.
• Own vendor sourcing, contracts, invoicing, and budget tracking across all events.
• Leverage AI tools to support project management, budgeting, and planning workflows
• Partner with creative, design, and communications teams on event branding and materials; ability to self-design is a plus
• Support the Event Director across programs and provide operational coverage as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase event quality and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in event planning, event coordination, or program management.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management and surveying tools (e.g., Smartsheet).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning events in a corporate, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Familiarity with Amazon systems and procurement processes.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

About the Team

The Brand Engagement and Experiences (BE&E) team exists to make Whole Foods Market the most beloved and relevant grocer in America. We do this by deepening the customer's connection to our differentiators through experiences, storytelling, and giving. We invest in team member engagement as the foundation of our customer strategy, and we steward community programs that fuel team member pride and strengthen our presence in the neighborhoods we serve.

Additional Experience

• 2+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
• 1+ years of Salesforce, Tableau, Vidyard, and Excel experience
• 1+ years of designing, building, and launching successful email engagement programs, specifically lifecycle/nurture programs experience
• Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)
• Experience working with a major brand or entertainment company in project/production management
• Experience in e-commerce, start ups, advertising, commercial
• Experience using data visualization tools

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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.

Salary

USA, TX, AUSTIN - 59,100.00 - 103,400.00 USD annually