Operations Project Manager Amazon Freight

Amazon Freight is looking for an Operations project Manager with a track record in Operational management with a commercially aware approach to problem solving to be a part of the less than truckload (LTL) business.
The Amazon Freight Team provides transportation services for external shippers that use the logistics network we built for Amazon to deliver freight safely on time and at competitive costs. We offer shippers access to the same network of carriers technology infrastructure and tools that Amazon uses to move thousands of loads daily. Businesses of all sizes have access to the costs and levels of service of one of the largest shippers in the world. Amazon Freight spins Amazons broader flywheel by utilizing empty miles by bringing in freight that flows complementary to our existing network.
As an Ops Project manager within AF EU Operations Less than truck load (LTL) you will be responsible for driving key improvements and enhancements to optimizing the LTL business. A successful candidate should be able to dive deep into data present and implement changes for the business think mid to long term and influence Senior Leadership.
We open this role in BHX2 or LHR35 or PRG14.

Key job responsibilities
Partnering with business development product and the operations team to ensure alignment on key objectives on efficient and ontime project implementation. Proven ability to influence stakeholders with different priorities and different functions including but not limited to technology legal and finance
Implementing the required governance mechanism via KPI and metrics along with ad hoc reporting and analytical deepdives for successful project deliverables
Align the Less than Truck load team to identify and remediate operational issues related to defects and quality. Working to find practical and simple solutions to complicated problems without sacrificing quality or core functionality
Manage key communication to Stakeholders and work crossfunctionally with stakeholder teams to ensure alignment in business level goals and implementations.
Drive and own operations change management related to new freight product or program launches as well as freight network expansion. Ensuring to allocate workstreams and projects within the team to enable new initiative management
Review of business processes systems team skills and partner with relevant stakeholders to identify develop and deliver best practice initiatives for Less than Truck load business
Apply agile methods and program management skills together in the design development and delivery operation transformation programs
Deliver standard operating procedures to drive uniformity and standardization across operational teams
Benchmark external teams outside AFEU to identify opportunity areas for adopting good practices and implementing continuous improvement strategies

About the team
Amazon Freight (AF) stands out as a B2B startup within Amazon Transportation Services in Europe. Its startup nature requires flexibility adaptability and a keen understanding of evolving landscapes. This role leads the AF EU Operations Less than Truck load which is part of the Pan European central control center for Amazon Freights Shipper Support and Transportation . The Less than Truckload team is responsible for planning and scheduling the transport orders placed by our customers (Shippers) and providing them with world class support at each step of their journey.

Bachelors degree
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Proven experience in operations and/or program management
Sound business judgment proven ability to influence stakeholders with different priorities and different functions including but not limited to technology legal and finance
Strong Analytical problemsolving skills being able to diagnose root cause of issues
Ability to think quantitatively and qualitatively about operating processes and outcomes
Handson experience in leading and driving change within large and crossfunctional teams
Possess innovation mindset to solve complex problems with simple solutions

Masters degree
Familiarity with statistics and application of statistics in operations
Experience driving process improvement familiarity with 6 sigma / lean green belt certification
Experience scaling product/programs
Proficiency in German

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