Sr. Program Manager, Central RME

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon's Reliability, Maintenance & Engineering (RME) team drives safe, efficient, and high-performing operations across our global network. The Program Manager in Central RME will orchestrate strategic initiatives to optimize capacity and improve network performance, blending hands-on execution with planning to remove barriers and elevate standard work.

Role requires 5+ years in program management, data‑driven decision making, and a track record of communicating results to senior leadership.

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

• Lead 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 lead root cause analysis, eliminate operational barriers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the network.
• Own and optimize capacity models including architecture, methodology, and output validation to maximize capacity utilization.
• Leverage advanced analytics for data-driven decision-making; monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain program artifacts including business requirement documents, initiative plans, and white papers.
• Develop and implement standard work practices that improve key business metrics and translate lessons into standards across the network.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership; influence 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, drive a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

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 strategic initiatives that optimize operational capacity, enhance network performance, and deliver measurable improvements. This role combines hands‑on execution with strategic planning to eliminate operational barriers, implement standard work practices, and foster partnerships with RME and Operations teams.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead 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 lead root cause analysis, eliminate operational barriers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the network.
• Own and optimize capacity models including architecture, methodology, and output validation to maximize capacity utilization.
• Leverage advanced analytics for data‑driven decision‑making; monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain program artifacts including business requirement documents, initiative plans, and white papers.
• Develop and implement standard work practices that improve key business metrics and translate lessons into standards across the network.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership; influence 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, drive a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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

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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