Senior Program Manager, Launch and Expansion

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is responsible for Amazons last-mile delivery and operates a large-scale network across Japan by combining multiple types of delivery nodes. Through Delivery Stations (DS) Amazon Partners Logistics (AMPL) eXchange Point (XPT) and Sub Same-Day delivery station (SSD) we continuously challenge ourselves to deliver packages faster more reliably and at lower cost.

JP Launch and Expansion (L&E) is the project management organization that turns the AMZL network strategy into reality. L&E owns the end-to-end executionfrom upstream activities such as site selection ROI modeling and CAR approvals through launch planning hiring system configuration training and go-live readiness. This team does not stop at planning or approvals; L&E makes decisions drives execution on the ground and builds Amazon Japans operations as real operating sites.

L&E is currently composed of the following teams:

Core Planning and Execution (CPE)
CPE manages the Core network across DS XPT and AMPL covering new launches closures and XPT parent changes. The team leads end-to-end execution including site selection ROI design CAR approvals and start-up execution while optimizing the network from a mid- to long-term perspective.
A team that designs implements and optimizes the Core network with a long-term view.

SSD Planning and Execution (SPE)
SPE owns SSD and AMZL projects from launch through closure. To support the growth of Same-Day Delivery the team drives project execution that balances speed with repeatability and scalability.
A team that rapidly scales the Same-Day Delivery network a key growth area.

Retrofit Expansion and Initiative (REI)
REI leads end-to-end execution for new and emerging initiatives with a primary focus on Quick Commerce (QC). Working closely with global teams REI scales these initiatives in Japan and establishes sustainable standards including new programs such as Amazon Storage Unit (ASU).
A team that turns immature concepts into viable scalable businesses.

Launch Configuration and Verification (LCV)
LCV is responsible for system configuration and verification across all last-mile node types. With a strong focus on Right First Time the team supports reliable start-ups with a target of zero DPMO at launch.
A team that ensures successful launches through robust system design and verification.

Project Management Office (PMO)
PMO operates horizontally across L&E governing SOPs and playbooks monitoring project progress and managing PMIS to ensure execution discipline and visibility.
A team that raises execution quality across L&E through standardization and continuous improvement.

L&E connects strategy data and on-the-ground execution to evolve Amazons last-mile network to the next stage. For those who want high ownership real decision-making authority and the opportunity to drive large-scale complex projects L&E offers an environment rich with challenge and growth.

This Role: QC Planning Program Manager
REI is responsible for strategic site planning and financial management in the expansion of Amazon Japans QC (Quick Commerce) network. The QC Planning Program Manager identifies optimal sites using data-driven frameworks to maximize customer coverage throughput capacity and cost efficiency. QC represents a new business domain for Amazon Japan and the most exiting part lies in materializing strategy amid high an environment where standards are not yet established the role is expected to standardize processes with reproducibility and scalability for future expansion. This is a position where you can take on the critical mission of supporting the foundation of a new customer experiencedelivery within 30 minutes of orderall within an overwhelming pace.

As a Program Manager you will gain experience in strategic planning and financial management at the network level. You will develop skills to successfully lead multiple projects while communicating with a wide range of stakeholders including Network Planning Launch Execution Operations Engineering Finance and Real Estate.

You will refine advanced skills related to financial due diligence and investment decisions including building ROI models leading budget approval processes and ensuring alignment with investment criteria. Through proposing cost optimization strategies to Leadership such as Directors and VPs you will gain experience influencing organizational decision-making.

Career Path
Through large-scale network-level projects L&E provides exposure to project management leadership operations engineering finance and real estate. Team members work closely with strategy teams and regularly engage in data-driven decision-making and improvement initiatives. As a result you can grow into a project manager with a network-wide perspective not limited to a single site or function.

Key job responsibilities
QC Planning Program Manager will perform the following responsibilities:

-Strategic Site Planning
Identify optimal sites using data-driven frameworks to maximize customer coverage throughput capacity and cost efficiency
Collaborate with Network Planning and Real Estate teams to develop optimal site placement strategies through market analysis demand forecasting and competitive analysis
Drive standardization of scalable and repeatable planning processes for future expansion

-Financial Due Diligence and Investment Management
Conduct financial due diligence and build ROI models
Lead the CAR process aligned with investment criteria and financial guardrails
Support budget allocation and investment decisions based on return on investment analysis
Cost Optimization and Strategic Proposals

-Develop cost optimization strategies and present proposals to Leadership including Directors and VPs
Ensure alignment with organizational strategy and respond flexibly to changing environments
Drive data-based decision-making and contribute to improving network-wide efficiency

-Project Coordination and Risk Management
Coordinate design engineering and construction milestones to mitigate risks to timeline budget and quality
Drive projects by removing blockers and executing appropriate escalations throughout the project lifecycle
Report project progress and management metrics to the Leadership team regularly

-System Integration and Financial Management
Establish and maintain COA/FRAMES to ensure Warehouse IDs are accurately created and integrated into financial systems
Build system infrastructure that enables accurate budget allocation cost tracking and node creation

-Process Standardization and Improvement
Establish best practices and achieve continuous improvement in high-uncertainty environments within new business domains
Standardize coordination processes among stakeholders to enable efficient project execution

About the team
Team members have diverse nationalities and backgrounds making it a diverse team. Exchanging opinions from various perspectives contributes to your own a high-uncertainty environment within a new business domain managing multiple launch projects in parallel while driving standardization and process development this is a challenging environment full of growth opportunities where you can hone your project management skills stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making abilities.

- 5 years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelors degree or above in a related field
- Experience using English communication skills both written and verbal to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels

- Bachelors degree or MBA in related fields such as business engineering operations supply chain transportation logistics or PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
- Experience working on complex problem-solving and tight deadlines
- Experience collaborating and coordinating with cross-functional teams
- Positive attitude toward contributing to an inclusive culture and working in diverse groups
- Fluency in Japanese

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