Business Transformation Manager, Process Excellence & Analytics, Global Corporate Procurement

About the role

The Global Corporate Procurement team at Amazon is seeking a Business Transformation Manager to join their team in Arlington, VA. This role involves creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires results, thinking differently, and driving process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence initiatives to define roadmap plans, develop and manage implementation activities.
• Develop documentation and communications for program/process rollout and ongoing support.
• Establish channels for continuous feedback and improvement across the organization.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and obstacles by collaborating closely with business partners, key stakeholders, and team members.
• Ensure Plan B’s are always in place.
• Actively seek out opportunities to optimize processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall performance across the organization.
• Design processes and procedures that scale with the business' growth in volume, complexity, and global geographic dispersion.
• Apply tools and techniques from Lean and Six Sigma to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and reduce variation.
• Utilize data to identify trends, root causes of problems, and measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support change initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and practices.
• Work with teams across different departments to identify and implement improvements, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

Qualifications

• Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Demonstrated track record of Six Sigma problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with technology transformation initiatives
• Experience in procurement, negotiation, sales, consulting, supply chain, product/project management, or marketing
• 3+ years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, LEAN/Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives
• Expertise in operational excellence methodologies

Skills

• Superior communication skills
• Passion for identifying and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency
• Ability to quickly grasp intricate challenges
• Interest to drive process improvement
• Interest to look around corners for ways to serve customers

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit here.