Sr. Program Manager, Launch, Prime Air

About the role

How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and most importantly safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what's to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos). If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.

Amazon Prime Air is revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology, aiming to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. Our breakthrough technologies, including advanced BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) capabilities and sophisticated detect-and-avoid systems, have earned FAA approvals and are setting new standards in autonomous delivery. With operations already underway across multiple locations and an ambitious expansion ahead, we are seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to lead complex site launches from pre-construction through operational readiness.

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

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.

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

• 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
• Parental leave

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, TX, Dallas - $115,600.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - $115,600.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually

Schedule

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