Central Operations (CO) is a team that explores new approaches and ways of working at Amazon Logistics, delivering scalable solutions for running increasingly complex and growing last-mile delivery networks. The CO is responsible for the critical processes of last mile delivery, such as Route planning, Scheduling and Forecasting, On Road Management, and has a vision to continually transform the way we do this in a scalable manner.
We are looking for Program Manager to join our team to launch new programs, drive improvements to the processes and technology used within Central Operations (CO). Program Manager must be able to excel and grow in a new team with high ambiguity. In this role, you will think big, develop original ideas, and directly influence and collaborate with the Transportation team, Last Mile Tech team, Operations, and business development teams to further expand Central Operations also responsible for developing strategic approaches.
At Amazon, you'll work alongside the latest AI and GenAI tools that are increasingly woven into how teams operate: from AI-powered capabilities that accelerate decision-making, to Generative AI that helps you focus on work that truly matters. You'll have opportunities and resources to develop AI fluency at your own pace, with continuous learning built into the culture.
Key job responsibilities • Define the program (mission, vision, tenets), set objectives, analyze data, and drive improvements that are quantified with metrics • Seek to understand business problems, automation limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions and reasons behind leadership decisions • Oversee gaps between teams, processes and systems • Identify and mitigate risks (before they become roadblocks) • Ensure critical path timelines are met, resource needs are understood and project prioritization is visible to senior leadership • Work closely with operations, product teams and engineering teams to root cause and solve complex problems related to increasing capability and reliability of our systems • Partnering with other analysts and BI engineers in planning and analytics to build analytical solutions to deliver on business goals
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of advanced Microsoft Word and Excel experience
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese
- Experience in MS Access and SQL
- Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology
- Experience in requirement gathering and ability to write clear and detailed requirement document
- Experience working in an analytical environment with cross-functional teams
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