Strategic Planning Program Manager, Global Engineering Services North America

About the role

Are you an innovative, collaborative, and organized leader who wants to be part of world-class fulfillment centers and logistics systems across the globe? Do you want a high level of driving ownership to develop mechanisms that solve complex problems? Does the challenge of standardizing ambiguous programs and processes appeal to you? If so, we have a job for you! Global Engineering Services (GES) North America (NA) is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Strategic Planning Program Manager (SPM) to join their Business Strategy and Execution team to drive process initiatives and facilitate high impact programs for Amazon’s North American network.

Responsibilities

The goal of SPMs is three-fold: 1) serve as trusted advisors and strategic partners to pillar leaders by proactively resolving blockers and delivering targeted solutions, 2) develop standard mechanisms and goals that drive organizational alignment and operational excellence, and 3) support end-to-end talent strategy execution including hiring coordination and resource management. SPMs value their direct relationship with customers and stakeholders to ensure that all requests are evaluated and prioritized on data-driven analyses aligned with strategic directives for the business.

• High degree of organization – SPMs must have organizational acumen in order to manage and prioritize scope.
• Dealing with Ambiguity & Strategic Problem Solving – There are instances where a solution is hard to quantify or solve.
• Written and Verbal Communication – SPMs articulate in both written and verbal formats.
• Business & Data Analytics – SPMs leverage data and business insights to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Program/Product Management – SPMs rely on their program management experience to lead, coordinate, and drive programs (and products) to completion.

Requirements

• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
• Experience developing operational processes and data insights
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Excel and SQL
• Experience in process engineering, strategic planning, program management, or business operations roles supporting engineering or technical organizations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management or technical project management experience
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis, or experience in identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools, Lean techniques, PMP or similar standards preferred

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

• USA, CA, Santa Monica - $74,200.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, MA, Boston - $74,200.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, New York - $81,600.00 - $142,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville - $66,800.00 - $116,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin - $74,200.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Houston - $74,200.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Irving - $74,200.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington - $74,200.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue - $82,700.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually

Schedule

Position includes travel up to 50% (Nationwide). Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver's license is required due to project assignments in areas with limited public transportation and rideshare options.