Description

　　How often have you had an opportunity to be part of a team that is tasked with solving a huge business problem through disruptive, innovative technology? If you want to join a fast-paced, innovative team that is making history, reinventing an industry and breaking new ground for Amazon, this is the place for you!

　　Surface Transportation org is expanding and introducing new capabilities to our Maintenance business that supports all Middle Mile assets (tractors, trailers, box trucks, hostlers). In this role you will deliver world class solutions while wearing many hats and working in a highly collaborative environment that is more startup than big company. This role will require strong leadership skills and interaction/influence with teams across Amazon to drive the development of our maintenance business.

　　This Program Manager will be responsible for defining the vision, roadmap and driving program execution of our Maintenance business. This will be achieved through deep supply chain understanding, working backwards from customer requirements, negotiations with vendors and 3rd-party logistics providers, and internal alignment with Finance and Capital Planning stakeholders. The role involves day to day interaction with senior Amazon leaders as internal customers, understanding their needs and converting them into efficient business models. The role requires regular interactions with multiple teams and jointly working with them to meet both short term and long-term business needs. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　• Source, define, build and manage the Maintenance business.

　　• Define a vision for how this program will work and cost.

　　• Write whitepapers to gain initial buy-in and alignment as well as provide status updates as the project completes critical milestones and time intervals.

　　• Identify key performance metrics and create a reporting suite that allows for program management when the program is fully scaled.

　　• Define short-term, mid-term, and long-term timelines and project phases.

　　• Lead supply chain risk mitigation activities and correct vendor performance issues.

　　• Present supply chain strategies and program business reviews to Operations and finance leaders.

　　• Work with Operations, engineering, and suppliers to minimize space required to hold sufficient inventory to business running smoothly. This includes adjusting replenishment cadence, min/max holding levels etc.

　　Lead cost reduction initiatives to ensure lowest possible total cost

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Bellevue, WA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Tempe, AZ, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree

　　5+ years of program or project management experience

　　5+ years of working with external suppliers experience

　　5+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience

　　Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL

　　Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

　　Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Master's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation logistics

　　5+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience

　　Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization

　　Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

　　Experience with Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $59,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.