A degree
Relevant experience communicating with and influencing a range of different stakeholders including senior management
Relevant experience in managing large-scale programmes or projects
Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English
*This role can be based in our Corporate Office in Berlin or in one of our Sortation Centers across Germany*
Our Programme Managers are always thinking about the bigger picture. Every position at Amazon offers the opportunity for employees to influence business decisions and shape the future. But as a Senior Programme Manager, pioneering new ways of thinking, designing and delivering is your mission. Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, you’ll continuously be scoping out new solutions. You’ll conduct your own research and analysis, always with an eye on the long-term vision of the business. This is your opportunity to have a big impact on some of the most exciting new ideas that are shaping the future of Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
Create innovative solutions using data and research to address wider challenges in your organisation
Take a big-picture approach in your analysis of business operations, driving improvements across a range of teams and organisations
Work alongside senior leadership to establish and prioritise improvement programmes, seeing them through from start to finish
Enhance operational performance on every programme in partnership with your stakeholders
A day in the life
As a Senior Programme Manager, you’ll drive and manage the implementation of creative, data-driven change in Amazon, leading improvement projects and programmes. You’ll use strategic thinking to define and implement an efficient project plan. Some managers are based on-site while others work remotely, depending on the most suitable option for their team and tasks.
Senior Programme Managers have significant responsibilities, and you’ll deal with complex challenges with creativity, innovation, and leadership. With a responsibility extending beyond process improvements, you could also contribute to improving other areas of the business, like diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About the team
The Middle Mile Node Programs team is the critical link between our best in class fulfillment network and the customer. Our ability to sort and deliver packages from multiple fulfillment centers across Europe accurately and efficiently enables fast and reliable delivery service. As the Amazon Middle Mile network continues to diversify and grow, the need to innovate on our existing infrastructure and improve customer experience while continuing to grow our footprint becomes increasingly necessary and urgent.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Berlin, BE, DEU | Erding, BY, DEU | Garbsen, NI, DEU | Schonefeld, BB, DEU | Witten, NW, DEU
Advanced or master's degree
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Prince2 certifications, or any other project management certification
Relevant experience working in a supply chain, logistics, or operations environment
Experience in conceptualising and implementing operational or supply-chain management improvements
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