Sr. Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations, Core Science and Engineering

Join Amazons Talent Solutions Core Science and Engineering organization as a Senior Business Operations Manager at the forefront talent evaluation and development for the worlds most customer obsessed company. This highly visible role will shape the future of Amazons talent using advanced machine learning technologies and by partnering directly with PXT (People Experience and Technology) and Amazon leadership to drive transformative initiatives operational excellence and strategic innovation. Youll have the unique opportunity to influence how hire and develop the best across all of Amazons businesses across the globe.

Key job responsibilities
As a key strategic partner to Amazons Talent Solutions Core Science and Engineering you will architect and execute solutions that directly impact our most strategic talent initiatives. This role demands both big thinking and precise execution as youll be responsible for:

Driving strategic planning and execution across Core Science and Engineering 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 improve quality of 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 talent evaluation and development 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



About the team
At Amazon Talent Solutions Core Science and Engineering were revolutionizing how the worlds most innovative company evaluates and develops its next generation of leaders. We deploy advanced Machine Learning and AI solutions across various talent solutions and journeys for both corporate and operational employees working directly with the broader People Experience and Technology partners and Amazon senior leaders. Our team operates at massive scale while maintaining an unwavering focus on Amazon talent driving innovation in employee experience through personalized journeys and identifying opportunities that help our talent grow and deliver for customers.
Basic qualifications


- Bachelors degree
- Experience managing analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership
- 7 years of HR or business function experience

- Masters degree or Masters degree in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field

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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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 NY New York - 152600.00 - 206500.00 USD annually