Sr. Program Manager, Vendor Lifecycle, Fleet Advancement and Strategic Transformation

$104,100 - $185,000/Yr

Amazon - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

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

About the position

Amazon is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead strategic and operational programs related to vendor lifecycle management within the Global Fleet and Products team. This role involves managing cross-functional projects, developing processes, and ensuring effective communication with senior management. The ideal candidate will leverage their project management expertise and analytical skills to drive improvements and enhance vendor performance.

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

• 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
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Equity and sign-on payments
• Full range of financial benefits
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off and holidays