Sr. Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations, University Recruiting, Amazon University Talent Acquisition

Join Amazons University Talent Acquisition organization as a Senior Business Operations Manager at the forefront of early career hiring for the worlds most customer obsessed company. This highly visible role will shape the future of Amazons early career pipeline by partnering directly with PXT (People Experience and Technology) and Amazon leadership to drive transformative recruiting initiatives operational excellence and strategic innovation. Youll have the unique opportunity to influence how hire and develop the best early career talent across all of Amazons businesses across the globe.

Key job responsibilities
As a key strategic partner to Amazon University Talent Acquisition and Amazons PXT and TA leadership teams you will architect and execute solutions that directly impact our most strategic talent pipeline. This role demands both big thinking and precise execution as youll be responsible for:

Driving strategic planning and execution across Amazon University Talent Acquisition including 3-Year Planning and annual planning (OP1/OP2)
Owning mission-critical business operations and inspection mechanisms that keep our organization operating at peak performance
Leading innovative initiatives that strengthen our organizations capabilities to recruiter the best early career talent
Developing scalable frameworks that become the standard for how we operate and grow
Partnering with partner teams to translate data insights into actionable solutions that drive meaningful change

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment where they can toggle between strategic thinking and tactical execution using data to drive decisions and influence across multiple stakeholders and geographies. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how we build and transform Amazons early career talent strategy.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of:
Strong Judgment and Dive Deep

Exhibits excellent decision-making capabilities backed by data and analytics
Makes tough calls with limited information while balancing competing priorities
Connects tactical execution to strategic outcomes
Bias for Action and Ownership
Thrives in ambiguous environments by creating clarity and actionable paths forward
Calculated risk-taker who moves with urgency and understands appropriate trade-offs
Demonstrates a Day 1 mentality with rapid experimentation and quick pivots when needed

Results Driven and Deliver Results
Influences without authority and holds leadership team and partners accountable
Develops and leverages meaningful metrics to drive business impact
Creates compelling narratives from data to influence decision-making
Identifies and implements process improvements that scale


Think Big and Invent & Simplify

Envisions and articulates bold disruptive solutions
Anticipates future challenges and creates proactive mitigation strategies
Challenges conventional approaches while maintaining customer obsession
Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit
Sets clear priorities aligned with business goals and customer needs
Effectively manages competing demands between tactical execution and strategic initiatives
Makes and defends difficult trade-off decisions

Earn Trust and Learn & Be Curious

Builds strong partnerships through transparent communication and follow-through
Escalates thoughtfully with proposed solutions
Maintains high standards while driving outcomes

Customer Obsessed and Insist on the Highest Standards

Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness in problem-solving
Builds networks and leverages diverse perspectives to drive results
Finds creative solutions through first-principles thinking

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
As a key strategic partner to Amazon University Talent Acquisition and Amazons PXT and TA leadership teams you will architect and execute solutions that directly impact our most strategic talent pipeline. This role demands both big thinking and precise execution as youll be responsible for:

Driving strategic planning and execution across Amazon University Talent Acquisition including 3-Year Planning and annual planning (OP1/OP2)
Owning mission-critical business operations and inspection mechanisms that keep our organization operating at peak performance
Leading innovative initiatives that strengthen our organizations capabilities to recruiter the best early career talent
Developing scalable frameworks that become the standard for how we operate and grow
Partnering with partner teams to translate data insights into actionable solutions that drive meaningful change

About the team
At Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA) were revolutionizing how the worlds most innovative company attracts and develops its next generation of leaders. As Amazons early career pipeline we manage global university recruiting across internships full-time roles and apprenticeships through cutting-edge AI technology and strategic partnerships with top universities worldwide. Our team operates at massive scale while maintaining an unwavering focus on finding the best talent driving innovation in candidate experience through personalized journeys and identifying emerging talent in fields like Generative AI and Robotics that will shape the worlds future.


- 7 years of HR or business function experience
- Bachelors degree or 2 years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience

- Masters degree or Masters degree in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
- Experience working in international cross-functional teams
- Experience demonstrating strong analytical abilities and confidence in the use of data
- Experience creating reports interpreting metrics and driving overall insights or analysis
- Experience managing confidential and sensitive employee information and adherence to strict confidentiality standards
- High quality document preparation and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments as well as an active member of both business and HR teams
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing company-wide programs

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $222800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.