Sr. Program Manager, Same Day Programs,

<strong>Description<br><br></strong>Rapid and Rural Logistics is looking for a Sr. Program Manager with a delivery record and proven project management experience to own and execute strategic, cross-functional operations and technology projects for our faster than Same Day operations. Robust understanding of fulfillment operations including under-the-roof processes, inventory flows, constrained FC assets (capacity and labor), quality, and long term roadmaps will help develop new innovations. This role will play a critical role in the expansion of the sub-same day program. It requires a high-level of ownership over the end-to-end process, the ability to think outside of the box, willingness to disrupt the current processes to create a new process, the ability to design sustainable solutions and influence stakeholders. This role requires scoping large ambiguous projects, managing to project timelines, and communicating to senior management on status, risks, and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential.<br><br>This role can be located in Bellevue or Nashville corporate offices.<br><br>Key job responsibilities<br><br>Key job responsibilities<br><br><ul><li> Driving innovation that improves the under-the-roof processes and continuously removes cost from our fulfillment and delivery network</li><li> Partnering with cross-functional teams to plan, organize, execute, and standardize complex projects to achieve 2025+ variable cost and quality goals</li><li> Gathering and analyzing data across fulfillment and delivery functions to establish global standards for operations and other cross functional teams</li><li> Analyzing and solving operational barriers with a focus on understanding root causes and driving forward opportunities</li><li> Developing Amazon best practices for internal operations</li><li> Leveraging analytics to support the future state of the business<br><br></li></ul><strong>The Sr. Program Manager Will Also Demonstrate<br><br></strong><ul><li> Confidence operating in a highly ambiguous and iterative business space</li><li> High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously</li><li> Willingness to challenge and influence big leaders</li><li> Ability to think strategically and execute methodically</li><li> Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired</li><li> Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases</li><li> Ability to clearly communicate data insights to others<br><br></li></ul><strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> Bachelor's degree</li><li> 5+ years of program or project management experience</li><li> Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements</li><li> Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership</li><li> Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> 2+ years of driving process improvements experience</li><li> Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field<br><br></li></ul>Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br><br>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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br><br>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 TN, Nashville - 104,100.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually<br><br>USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually<br><br><br><strong>Company</strong> - Amazon.com Services LLC<br><br>Job ID: A3106368

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