Sr. Program Manager, World Wide Operations at Amazon Washington DC

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,100 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to join our team in Washington, DC. The role involves managing complex cross-functional programs, developing overall strategies, and communicating critical initiatives to senior leadership. Candidates should have strong program management experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits include medical coverage, parental leave, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. The ideal applicant will hold a bachelor's degree, with 5+ years in a similar role. Join us to take part in exciting challenges!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of complex cross-functional programs.
• Set objectives and drive improvements quantified with metrics.
• Communicate and impact critical business initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional project leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related field

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Sr. Program Manager, World Wide Operations job at Amazon. Washington DC.

Description

Amazon World Wide Operations is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our dynamic team. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in program management and the ability to drive cross‑functional projects, we encourage you to apply. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to our dynamic and fast‑paced environment and become part of our future‑forward journey. Amazon Worldwide Operations is looking for Program Managers with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own strategic, tactical, cross‑functional, and technology projects and programs within Amazon Transportation Services. These roles require scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks, and process/product changes. Cross‑team coordination, project management, and executive presentation skills are essential.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of complex cross‑functional programs with considerable impact across multiple organizations
• Develop overall program strategy, tactically driving teams in and outside of your organization to deliver
• Define the program (mission, vision, tenets), set objectives, analyze data, and drive improvements that are quantified with metrics
• Work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, seeking to understand business problems, automation limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions, and reasons behind leadership decisions
• Partner with teams across the business you support and beyond to source, allocate, and coordinate resources
• Partner with customers, internal/external teams, and engineering teams to determine what projects move forward and in what priority order
• Oversee gaps between teams, processes, and systems, helping teams reduce exposure to classic failure modes (e.g., requirements not sufficiently understood or documented, ineffective cross‑team collaboration, long‑term impact(s) from third‑party solutions, security not considered, insufficient stakeholder review, etc.)
• Solve ambiguous problems and proactively identify and mitigate risks (before they become roadblocks)
• Work with program managers, business leaders, and executive team to communicate and impact critical business initiatives
• Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for a portfolio of programs, providing visibility to the milestones and performance across all projects
• Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end‑to‑end outcomes for Amazon customers
• Roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentality
• Create, communicate, and manage budget for projects

Benefits

A day in the life includes a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full‑time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

About The Team

Our wide array of business lanes offers a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. Whether your passion lies in operational excellence, technology innovation, or logistical expertise there is a place for your skills to flourish. Our inclusive team culture values effective communication across teams and levels, while harmonizing the needs of internal and external customers. Your relentless focus on elevating the customer experience will be your guiding principle. Adaptability and prioritization in a dynamic business environment are key attributes. Embracing a goal‑oriented, collaborative approach, our team is committed to delivering results.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
• 5+ years of program or project management experience
• 5+ years of developing program strategies and plans, diving execution, and influencing senior stakeholders 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 working cross‑functionally with tech and non‑tech teams
• Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or MBA
• PMP
• Demonstrated ability working in an ambiguous environment
• Executive level written and oral communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, MS Excel, or Microsoft Access

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.

Compensation for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.