Senior Program Manager, Middle Mile Fleet Management, Strategy and Process

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,600 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Middle Mile is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to own the cost-optimization and pricing-control strategy for its maintenance program. You will partner with technical teams and stakeholders to drive spend efficiency and end-to-end project delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in program management, data-driven decision making, and the ability to communicate results to senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cost-optimization initiatives for Amazon's Middle Mile Maintenance Program.
• Manage pricing agreements with vendors and drive spend efficiency across Middle Mile Fleet.
• Partner with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver multi-priority initiatives on schedule.
• Communicate complex results clearly to senior leadership and other audiences.
• Operate with autonomy in a startup-like environment to drive projects forward.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree / MBA

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Description

Do you see a clear path where others see roadblocks? Would you rather break the mold to do something right and not settle for the status quo? What if you could use your creativity to change the direction of the entire transportation and delivery sector to raise the bar on customer experience? Would you like to participate in ground‑breaking initiatives related to Transportation? Then, this is the role for you…

Amazon's Middle Mile is looking for a detail‑oriented, technically skilled, innovative, hands‑on, and customer‑obsessed Sr. Program Manager. In this role, you own the cost‑optimization and pricing‑control strategy of Amazon's Middle Mile Maintenance Program. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience partnering with technical teams, managing stakeholders and customers, managing multiple priorities and deadlines, and delivering strong results. You will be responsible for developing and executing cost‑optimization initiatives, managing pricing agreements with vendors, and driving spend efficiency across Amazon Middle Mile Fleet. This person must have a high degree of autonomy with the ability to navigate ambiguous problems, develop solutions, and drive projects forward with minimal guidance. You must be able to think strategically, yet execute methodically to deliver the highest standards. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the aptitude to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to varied audiences. You will have a strong entrepreneurial orientation and willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary in a start‑up‑like environment.

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
• Knowledge of general AI tools
• Experience designing, implementing, and scaling upskilling, apprenticeship, or workforce development programs across large‑scale operations or corporate environments, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions

Compensation & Benefits

• USA, AZ, Tempe – 115,600.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville – 104,100.00 – 155,400.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington – 115,600.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue – 115,600.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually

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

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Our comprehensive benefits include 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. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.