Senior Program Manager, Transportation Initiatives (Military Veterans Encouraged To Apply)

Amazon.Com, Inc. Nashville , TN 37201

Posted 3 weeks ago

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The position has the option to be located in Nashville TN or Arlington VA.

Amazon is seeking a candidate to identify, develop and integrate innovative solutions and programs that lead to improvements that redefine the standards for customer experience in our North American transportation network. Amazon transportation encompasses all of the operations that deliver shipments from our fulfillment centers and third party locations to customers worldwide.

As a Senior Program Manager on the Transportation Initiatives Team, you will focus on delivering a medium-term planning to be used by all Transportation Stakeholders across the North American transportation network.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in program or project management
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation Logistics, or related field
5+ years of experience in program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, or transportation or equivalent professional or military experience
Demonstrated experience leading and owning cross-functional programs
Demonstrated experience owning the design, implementation, and optimization of initiatives
Experience with data mining and data analysis
Experience using Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.
Experience with analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, or Microsoft Access

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Research, MBA or related field
Organizational skills with keen attention to detail
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
High level familiarity with data mining or machine learning
Experience developing forecasting models
Experience working with multiple stakeholders and driving consensus
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Executive level written and oral communication skills

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.

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