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London - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 youll continuously be scoping out new solutions. Youll 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
- Launch programmes monitor performance metrics and report on the status of key objectives that affect deliverables
- Use data to understand operational challenges and create continuous improvement initiatives
- Work with a variety of other Amazon departments to identify and leverage best practices
- Within a programme environment lead a multidisciplinary team in overcoming challenges and drive progress
- Manage stakeholders and internal processes and define standards
- Coordinating multiple stakeholders (internal and external) to deliver daily-weekly tactical actions
- Plan 3-18 months in advance to create and deliver key strategic initiatives
- Comfortable presenting documents/proposals to Country Level Leadership justifying Multi Million pound asset purchases
- Have a Continuous Improvement mindset even if it challenges the teams previous proposals and thinking
- Create new scalable solutions to support steady state business which can be implemented and work independent of your support


A day in the life
As Programme Manager youll drive and manage the implementation of creative data-driven change in Amazon leading improvement projects and programmes. Youll 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.

Programme Managers have significant responsibilities and youll 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
Amazon couldnt deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team. As part of ATS youll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Using air sea and road transport as well as sortation centres equipped with the latest technology youll help Amazons transport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.
We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination.

- A degree
- Relevant experience leading cross-functional programmes or projects using project-management methodologies
- Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions
- Relevant experience leading complex projects with a wide range of stakeholders including your peers and leadership
- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word Excel Outlook) and/or SQL in a professional environment

- Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above wed love to hear from you.
- Advanced or masters degree
- Project-management qualification such as PRINCE2 APM PMI or similar
- Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean
- Experience working in an operational environment or with technical teams
- Experience working with IT software/hardware
- Experience working with HGV Fleet equipment
- Experience working with recruitment processes

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our 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
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