Senior Program Manager, Grocery Selection & Automation

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr Program Manager to lead critical workstreams in selection analysis, banner assortment strategy, and governance across banners. The role requires translating complex merchandising problems into structured program plans and ensuring end-to-end accountability for selection health.

The candidate should combine business and product sense with technical understanding, work well in ambiguity, and influence across teams to drive improvements in a fast-paced grocery retail

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.
• Experience with selection strategy, category management, or space planning.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with Microsoft Access or SQL.
• 5+ years experience in business roles requiring data analysis, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about customer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute location and format-driven selection strategies using competitor benchmarking, capacity inputs, sales analysis, and market data to inform market-specific selection across banners, both online and physical stores.
• Drive automation and leverage AI Tools to simplify processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and communicate program updates with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership reviews.
• Drive automation and leverage AI tools to simplify selection planning processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver results in an ambitious, fast-paced environment, working across many time zones.

Skills

Program management

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional

SQL

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Access

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr Program Manager to lead critical workstreams in selection analysis, banner assortment strategy, and governance across banners. The role requires translating complex merchandising problems into structured program plans and ensuring end-to-end accountability for selection health.

The candidate should combine business and product sense with technical understanding, work well in ambiguity, and influence across teams to drive improvements in a fast-paced grocery retail