Program Manager I, North America Transportation Execution

$50,100 - $107,200/Yr

Amazon - Tempe, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Tempe, AZ

10,001+ employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Program Manager I for North America Transportation Execution at Amazon is responsible for leading the analysis and execution of volume allocations to transportation partners. This role involves in-depth analysis of transportation cost drivers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing customer experience while optimizing transportation costs. The Program Manager will oversee the end-to-end process of program implementation, manage multiple concurrent projects, and prioritize them effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery.
• Develop and refine program strategies, effectively leading and motivating teams.
• Set clear objectives for programs, leveraging data analytics to drive improvements and achieve metrics.
• Navigate and resolve ambiguities in business scenarios, applying creative problem-solving skills.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external partners to optimize resource allocation and project success.
• Evaluate and prioritize projects in conjunction with customer needs and technical team inputs.
• Bridge gaps in team dynamics, processes, and systems, preventing common project pitfalls.
• Identify and mitigate risks, preventing them from escalating into major issues.
• Regularly communicate with senior managers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to support key business initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and oversee KPI reporting for a program portfolio, ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance.
• Manage and communicate project budgets effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field.
• 1+ years of program or project management experience.
• Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.).
• Knowledge of SQL.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance