Program Manager World Wide Operations @ Amazon
placeBellevue, WA
attach_money $100,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 1 day ago
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About the Role
Amazon World Wide Operations is seeking a Program Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will drive cross-functional projects and own programs spanning technical and operational teams within Amazon Transportation Services.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Manage full lifecycle of complex cross-functional programs.
- Develop overall program strategy and drive tactical execution.
- Define mission, set objectives, and drive improvements with metrics.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams to allocate resources effectively.
- Identify, mitigate risks, and solve ambiguous challenges.
- Communicate status, risks, and changes to senior management.
- Create and manage budgets for projects.
A Day in the Life
The role involves facing challenges in operational excellence, technology innovation, and logistical expertise. You will work autonomously, engage in cross-team coordination, and contribute to continuous process improvement. Amazon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related field.
- 3+ years experience in program/project management and process improvement.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification.
- Experience driving process improvements.
- Advanced Excel and SQL skills.
Key skills/competency
Program Management, Cross-functional, Strategy, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Communication, Excel
How to Get Hired at Amazon
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Your Resume: Align experience with program management.
- Highlight Cross-functional Skills: Emphasize stakeholder coordination.
- Showcase Data Proficiency: Detail your Excel and metrics skills.
- Research Amazon: Understand their operations and culture.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review advanced Excel techniques and pivot tables.
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Practice SQL for data queries.
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Study project management methodologies.
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Update knowledge on risk analysis tools.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging cross-team project.
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Explain handling project ambiguity effectively.
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Share examples of proactive risk mitigation.
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Discuss collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
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