Senior Program Manager, Fleet Launch Planning

• 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
• Proficient in Excel, Ability to demonstrate proficiency in V-lookup, Pivot and other tools

Amazon is looking for a (Senior) Program Manager with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own strategic, tactical, cross-functional and technology projects and programs across multiple verticals. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive project management experience, combined with deep analytical capabilities and a keen sense of innovation, to lead complex projects from conception to completion.
We are actively seeking an experienced (Senior) Program Manager with a strong background in strategic planning to lead key initiatives that align with our long-term business objectives. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in transforming strategic visions into actionable plans and guiding those plans to fruition.
In this role, you will be responsible for program strategies, including the development and execution of detailed project roadmaps. Your expertise in strategic planning will be essential in identifying critical business opportunities and challenges, and in devising innovative solutions to address them. You will work closely with various internal teams and stakeholders, harmonizing different perspectives and ensuring cohesive efforts towards common goals.
Key job 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.

A day in the life
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional program management of network wide optimization initiatives
• Author content for weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews
• Own planning, scheduling, and coordination of deployment activity for multiple initiatives across various stakeholder groups
• Present ongoing program health to senior leadership
• Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs
• Ability to travel up to 20% if required

**This role location can be Nashville**
About the team
Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is seeking a qualified Senior Program Manager to lead the strategic planning, implementation, and overall program management of AMZL Fleet Service initiatives, and build out a scaled network optimization plan across multiple fleet initiatives. These initiatives make up some of AMZL Fleet’s most strategic programs as we look to the future offerings of our DSP maintenance offerings onsite. In this role, the individual will own the end-to-end program management of specific key fleet initiatives and drive communication, coordination, and execution between a multitude of cross-functional teams, including Operations, Start-Up Planning, Start-Up Execution, Design Engineering, Launch, Pre-Construction, Construction, Safety, Entitlements, Employee Relations, and many more.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Nashville, TN, USA

• 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
• 5+ years of delivering cross functional projects experience
• 5+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience

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