Program Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amazons Unified Alternate Fulfillment channel (UAF) team is looking for an experienced Program Manager for regional program management across Africa Middle East and Turkey (AMET region) to expand the network of Seller Flex Vendor Flex and Direct fulfillment channels.
Our Program 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. As a Program Manager the mission will be to pioneer new ways of thinking designing and delivering exceptional results. By collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across the business youll continuously be scoping out new solutions. Youll conduct your own research and analysis 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 organization.
Take a big-picture approach in your analysis of business operations driving improvements across a range of teams and organizations.
Work alongside senior leadership to establish and prioritize improvement programs seeing them through from start to finish.
Enhance operational performance on every program in partnership with your stakeholders.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager youll drive and manage the implementation of creative data-driven change in Amazon leading improvement projects and programs. 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.
Program 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
The Global Specialty Fulfillment (GSF) organization covers specialized function such as Heavy and Bulky fulfillment network Ultra Fast grocery deliveries and Unified Alternate Fulfillment (UAF). The UAF channels allow Amazon to fulfill customer orders directly from our vendor/ seller warehouse offering millions of new selection while holding the same Prime bar of customer experience (CX) as provided by Amazon FCs.
- 1 years of employee and performance management experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
- Experience with data/analytics and using data to make deicisions
- 1 years of performance metrics process improvement or lean techniques experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer and we value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age sex disability sexual orientation race religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of this regard the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national along with an updated curriculum vitae.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our Program 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. As a Program Manager the mission will be to pioneer new ways of thinking designing and delivering exceptional results. By collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across the business youll continuously be scoping out new solutions. Youll conduct your own research and analysis 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 organization.
Take a big-picture approach in your analysis of business operations driving improvements across a range of teams and organizations.
Work alongside senior leadership to establish and prioritize improvement programs seeing them through from start to finish.
Enhance operational performance on every program in partnership with your stakeholders.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager youll drive and manage the implementation of creative data-driven change in Amazon leading improvement projects and programs. 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.
Program 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
The Global Specialty Fulfillment (GSF) organization covers specialized function such as Heavy and Bulky fulfillment network Ultra Fast grocery deliveries and Unified Alternate Fulfillment (UAF). The UAF channels allow Amazon to fulfill customer orders directly from our vendor/ seller warehouse offering millions of new selection while holding the same Prime bar of customer experience (CX) as provided by Amazon FCs.
- 1 years of employee and performance management experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays
- Experience with data/analytics and using data to make deicisions
- 1 years of performance metrics process improvement or lean techniques experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer and we value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age sex disability sexual orientation race religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of this regard the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national along with an updated curriculum vitae.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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