Sr. Program Manager, Launch, Prime Air

About the role

Amazon Prime Air is revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology, aiming to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to lead complex site launches from pre-construction through operational readiness. In this role, you will own the end-to-end launch plan for assigned sites, manage risks and dependencies, and drive continuous improvement of the launch process as Prime Air scales its revolutionary delivery system.

This role requires sound judgment in ambiguous environments, strong business acumen, and an exceptional bias for action. You will translate business intent into complex real-world environments, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and engage stakeholders across the organization to balance best practices with rapid expansion.

Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary launch manager for assigned Prime Air sites, owning end-to-end delivery from pre-construction through operational readiness.
• Manage program risk: identify, track, and drive mitigation of risks and blockers across construction, staffing, and readiness workstreams, maintaining an accurate launch forecast.
• Lead cross-functional business and operations teams, aligning timelines and dependencies across internal and external stakeholders.
• Report program status, risk, and change control to leadership with clear, decision-ready communication.
• Support up to 50% travel to launch sites and internal meetings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of driving process improvements experience.
• 3+ years of field site launch experience, with comfort navigating active construction sites and interacting directly with GCs and trades.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Your Amazon package will also include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Pay

• USA, CA, San Francisco: $127,200.00 - $185,000.00 USD annually
• USA, GA, Atlanta: $115,600.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, NC, Charlotte: $115,600.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, NJ, Jersey City: $127,200.00 - $185,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $115,600.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually