Program Manager, Amazon Freight Partners

Job title:

Program Manager, Amazon Freight Partners

Company

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTIONAt Amazon, we are always exploring new opportunities to shape our global business. As a Program Manager, you’ll be an essential part of innovating and transforming our processes. You’ll be taking the lead on the design and launch of new programmes for our customers. You’ll also oversee programmes that are already running and find ways to improve them. This is your opportunity to have a big impact on some of the most exciting new ideas that are shaping the future of Amazon.Key job responsibilities
– Launch and enhance programmes, monitor performance metrics, and report on the status of key objectives that affect deliverables
– Use data to understand operational challenges and create continuous improvement initiatives
– Work with a variety of other Amazon departments to identify and leverage best practices
– Within a programme environment, lead a multidisciplinary team in overcoming challenges and drive progress
– Manage stakeholders and internal processes, and define standardsA day in the life
As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and improving initiatives that ensure the smooth running of our operations. You’ll work closely with a range of Amazon colleagues to understand how they work, and what you and your teams can learn, as well as sharing your own expertise. Together, you’ll identify exciting new opportunities and will take the lead when it comes to designing their implementation.You’ll encourage and support your teams and colleagues to meet important deliverables, while proactively looking for new, data-backed ways we could do things better. Your work will be integral to your team’s success.About the team
Amazon couldn’t deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team. As part of ATS, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Using air, sea and road transport, as well as sortation centres equipped with the latest technology, you’ll help Amazon’s transport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.
We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination – quickly, conveniently and sustainably.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– A degree
– Relevant experience leading cross-functional programmes or projects using project-management methodologies
– Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions
– Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and German
– Relevant experience leading complex projects with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
– Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or SQL in a professional environmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Advanced or master’s degree
– Project-management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI, or similar
– Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean
– Experience working in an operational environment or with technical teams
– Any other European languagesAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT – 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489).

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:23:49 GMT

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