Sr. Mgr, People Operations, Programs, and Strategy, Entertainment PXT

We are looking for a strategic leader with super-powers driving and communicating HR business operations programs and strategy to join the Entertainment People eXperience & Technology (PXT) team that supports Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios (PVS) and Audio Twitch & Games (ATG). This role partners directly with Amazons central PXT teams and HR senior leadership team. The role requires a self-starter that is a strong innovative thinker with a proven record of creating and implementing strategic plans focused on short-term wins and long-term gains influencing multi-functionally prioritizing quickly and effectively and executing flawlessly by insisting on the highest standards in a dynamic environment.

You will interact with stakeholders at all levels of the business HR and central teams and are responsible for implementing and iterating standard processes communication cadences policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is someone with a demonstrated history of successfully owning and managing large complex org-wide workstreams and engaging with cross-functional teams and numerous stakeholders directly and through influence is comfortable dealing with ambiguity has a strong attention to detail is motivated by a fast-paced environment and is comfortable thinking big and diving deep. Youre willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary to meet team goals. People trust and respect you and they like to work with you.

Key job responsibilities
As a key strategic partner to Entertainment PXT leadership you will drive both strategic planning and operational execution (e.g. rhythm of business goal planning) across the organization. This role demands both big thinking high judgment communication skills and precise execution as youll be responsible for:

Driving strategic planning and execution across Entertainment PXT 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
Developing scalable frameworks and processes that become the standard for how we operate and grow
Developing and presenting new initiatives through written documents that influence senior leadership decision-making across the organization
Collaborating with PXT line and Center of Excellence (COE) teams to ensure Entertainment PXTs strategic initiatives and goals are effectively integrated into cross-functional solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes
Support PXT and Business facing mechanisms with senior leader visibility (e.g. Monthly Business Reviews) and plan execute and facilitate team offsites and town halls.

A day in the life
Youll connect business and PXT areas to drive transformative initiatives moving between strategic thinking and tactical execution using both qualitative insights and quantitative data. Youll establish scalable frameworks and provide thought leadership that shapes immediate priorities and long-term vision. Balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution youll deliver documents that enhance the employee experience while navigating ambiguity and making high-stakes decisions and be pulled into special projects as needed. Youll thrive in a fast-paced environment creating clarity and actionable paths that advance Entertainment PXTs objectives.

About the team
Entertainment PXT is the People eXperience and Technology team serving Amazonians in Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios (PVS) and Audio Twitch and Games (ATG).

- 10 years of HR or business function experience
- 7 years of program or project management experience
- Experience delivering cross functional projects
- Experience delivering results for large cross-functional initiatives/projects or experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership

- Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with strategic planning processes including 3-Year Planning and OP1/OP2
- Experience with developing and iterating Rhythm of the Business (ROB) for team and org planning

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Culver City - 164700.00 - 222800.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 164700.00 - 222800.00 USD annually