Sr. Program Manager, Central RME (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Reliability, Maintenance & Engineering (RME) team seeks a Program Manager in Nashville to drive strategic initiatives across the global fulfillment network, optimizing capacity and performance through data-driven decision making.

You will lead cross-functional programs, partner with RME, Non-RME and Ops stakeholders, and develop standard work that scales. Strong program delivery, analytics, and communication to senior leadership are essential.

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 with RME, Non-RME, and Ops stakeholders.
• Partner with RME, Non-RME, and Ops stakeholders to lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement across the network.
• Own and optimize capacity models including architecture, methodology, and output validation.
• Leverage advanced analytics for data-driven decision-making; monitor performance and take corrective actions.
• Create and maintain program artifacts such as BRDs, initiative plans, and white papers.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree / MBA

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Job ID: 10469046 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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 .

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