Program Manager, Expansion, Prime Air Drone Delivery

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

How do you get items to customers quickly cost-effectively andmost importantlysafely in less than an hour And how do you do it in a way that can scale Our teams of hundreds of scientists engineers aerospace professionals and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers and are excited for whats to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog ( you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges and provide benefits to customers Prime Air is the place for you.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Amazon Prime Air is revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology aiming to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. Our breakthrough technologies including advanced BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) capabilities and sophisticated detect-and-avoid systems have earned FAA approvals and are setting new standards in autonomous delivery.

With operations already successful in multiple locations and expansion planned were seeking an experienced Program Manager to develop and implement strategic operational this role youll work at the intersection of innovative technology operational excellence and implementation and strategic planning to help scale Prime Airs revolutionary delivery system.

The ideal candidate brings positive energy and enthusiasm that inspires teams and elevates the work environment. They have a demonstrated track record of delivering complex technical programs on schedule and know how to tactfully hold deliverable owners accountable keeping work moving and driving initiatives across the finish line without losing the trust of their partners. They are skilled at looking around corners proactively identifying upcoming risks and dependencies before they become blockers and developing mitigation strategies that keep programs on track. This role requires the ability to drive decisions in ambiguous environments strong business acumen and exceptional bias for action. You are an effective written and verbal communicator and can navigate competing priorities across a complex organization with high visibility to customers and stakeholders.

This role requires the candidate to be located near a major airport as travel is expected to exceed 50% to support site launches cross-functional team coordination and operational expansion across multiple locations.

Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazons ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities
Bring positive energy and a solutions-oriented mindset that motivates cross-functional teams and fosters a high-performance culture
Proactively identify and mitigate upcoming risks by looking around corners
Tactfully chase deliverable owners and hold teams accountable ensuring commitments are met and work consistently moves across the finish line
Remove barriers to success through collaborative problem-solving
Develop and execute program level mechanisms to succinctly define program status risks and solutions to Sr. Leadership
Lead cross-functional initiatives requiring coordination across engineering operations and regulatory teams
Drive projects across the finish line ensure successful new site openings and turnover to operations
Travel 50% to support site launches operational reviews and cross-functional program milestones

- 3 years of program or project management experience
- 3 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Travel up to 50% of the time

- 3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3 years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes project management and schedules
- Expertise with project management tools like Asana Smartsheet Quick Suite etc

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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Required Experience:

Manager

Required Experience:

Manager

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