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To get there, the Global Engineering Services Launch Team needs talented, bright, innovative and driven leaders. The key to this mission is strategic, large scale project management initiatives that will allow us to scale our organization for the future in an extraordinary manner. The Launch team is seeking a qualified candidate to solve the complex challenges of progressive innovation to drive efficiencies at operational benchmark rates. We are looking for a customer-obsessed Program Manager with proven program management experience and a strong track record of delivering results to own and execute highly strategic launches, in addition to driving multiple complex projects across one or more programs. If you are looking for an environment where you can drive business innovation amidst various levels of ambiguity, this is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing team within Amazon!\nAs a Launch Program Manager, you will work with and influence numerous cross-functional stakeholders both inside and outside of Global Engineering Services (GES) with a direct impact to our internal customers in operations. This role calls for an individual who is proficient in continuous improvement and is experienced in strategically developing processes and mechanisms to achieve business goals. \nThis role requires up to 75% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.\nKey job responsibilities\nGain trust and consistently deliver results\nWork backwards from the customer to scope and define program requirements and critical milestones \nNavigate ambiguous situations without heavily relying on direct support from their leader\nDemonstrate a high level of ownership to drive multiple time sensitive actions items simultaneously through multiple business groups\nManage multiple projects with competing deadlines whilst maintaining a customer focus\nCollaborate and influence team members, work with development teams and other business groups, and present projects to senior leadership on a regular basis\nPartner to build and execute on new initiatives and roadmaps each year\nOptimize cross-team processes that improve team efficacy and delivery\nTake ownership and accountability for programs, while maintaining the ability to ask for help, and escalate issues and problems as necessary to keep programs on track\nProblem solve with a high degree of ambiguity and operating in a rapidly evolving and changing landscape\nDive into the details and leverage high judgment and gut instinct\nCommunicate effectively to all stakeholders related to a launch or program/project\nThis role requires extensive travel, up to 75%. A day in the life\nManaging the Road to Launch process, which ultimately allows for a building hand-off that passes operational readiness testing and sets the operations team up for success\nManaging day-to-day relationships with multiple site types under the GES Launch Team scope\nCoordinating GES and Operations stakeholders to exceed Amazon standards for the launch of new sites or expansions of existing buildings in order to achieve operational success\nDeep diving existing processes to identify defects or opportunities for process improvements\nCompiling, managing, and reporting on weekly project metrics \nDriving multiple projects to optimize, standardize, and/or improve processes within and outside of launch Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! About the team Have you ever had an opportunity to be a member of a team that is tasked with solving a huge customer need through disruptive, innovative technology, reinventing an industry? You can expect all the challenges and benefits of a high-profile business: wide-open space for process improvement and innovation, and a high caliber, high performance team, within a fast-paced environment. This role will require a willingness to dive deep into the details, proactively solve problems, leverage thorough judgment and intuitive thinking to strategically grow a program and always obsess over customers. Everyone on the team wears multiple hats, however ownership of the customer experience is always prioritized! The team is open to hiring candidates based in the following locations: Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Los Angeles Metro Area; Phoenix Metro Area; Arlington VA; Bellevue, WA; Seattle, WA; Boston Metro Area; Nashville, TN; New York City\nBasic qualifications\n- 5+ years of program or project management experience\n- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements\n- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership\nPreferred qualifications\n- Knowledge of general AI tools\n- Experience designing, implementing, and scaling upskilling, apprenticeship, or workforce development programs across large-scale operations or corporate environments, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions\n- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience\n- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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