Strategic Planning Program Manager - Data-Driven Leader

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Global Engineering Services NA is seeking a Strategic Planning Program Manager to drive process initiatives and standardize programs across the North American network. You will collaborate with pillar leaders, engineers, and operations teams to deliver scalable solutions in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate complex analytics into actionable improvements aligned with operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field.
• Experience developing operational processes and data insights.
• Knowledge of Excel and SQL.
• Experience in process engineering, strategic planning, program management, or business operations roles supporting engineering or technical organizations.
• Experience building and maintaining business reporting frameworks, dashboards, or KPI tracking systems.
• Position travels up to 50% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• High degree of organization – manage scope, prioritize, and coordinate meetings.
• Deal with Ambiguity & Strategic Problem Solving – create innovative workarounds when needed.
• Written and Verbal Communication – prepare concise documents and presentations for leadership.
• Business & Data Analytics – collect, process, and analyze data to drive strategic decisions.
• Program/Product Management – lead programs and products to completion with stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

STEM fields

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Amazon's Global Engineering Services NA is seeking a Strategic Planning Program Manager to drive process initiatives and standardize programs across the North American network. You will collaborate with pillar leaders, engineers, and operations teams to deliver scalable solutions in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate complex analytics into actionable improvements aligned with operational excellence.