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Form of workHave you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon's Project Kuiper is long-term initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
The ideal candidate will have experience on SAP and project management tools.
Key job responsibilities
• Plan, document and oversee all aspects of Business Applications programs, including ERP.
• Lead the design, testing, planning and implementation of complex projects.
• Coordinate internal resources for project execution.
• Effectively lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, note capture, and follow-up activity coordination.
• Work with a range of stakeholders including business leaders, engineering leaders, legal, program management, and Supply Chain to negotiate a variety of projects and initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals.
• Lead Supply chain discussions, ask probing questions, and work with the team to pull together scoping, schedules, and solutions to issues.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to peers and leadership on the plans, status, and critical issues.
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to navigate through complex problems, weighing various priorities and options, and managing trades studies and constraints.
Export Control Requirements: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
The Kuiper team is looking for a government sourcing and manufacturing leader to support business and engineering stakeholders in selecting, developing and managing business relationships with critical technology and service suppliers, on Kuiper objectives.
About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Redmond, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of project management experience in information technology or ERP, with at least 3 years of SAP implementations.
• 5+ years of direct experience in technology procurement, spacecraft manufacturing, category sourcing or related Supply Chain experience.
• A curious self-starter with a proven track record of diving into unknown territory, learning new concepts, and pushing your comfort zone.
• Experience defining KPIs / SLAs used to drive process efficiency and reporting to leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Curious to learn in depth about both technology and our customers
• An effective multi-tasker who navigates a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with grace and efficiency.
• Articulate and persuasive communicator, in writing and oral.
• Change Management methodologies experience.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
