Operations Manager, Prime Air Data for Autonomous Aircraft (DA2)

Amazon Prime Air is developing autonomous drone delivery to safely deliver packages to customers in under an hour. The Data for Autonomous Aircraft (DA2) team collects real-world data through representative flight operations to support development of sense-and-avoid algorithms and support FAA certification documentation. We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our multi-disciplinary operations team encompassing flight operations transit phase operations testing and special operations as well as the standards training and compliance program.

In this role you will own end-to-end operational delivery across multiple data collection programs managing crew leads crew deployments vendor relationships budget oversight capacity planning and metric reporting across sites in Seattle Austin Phoenix and more. You will drive daily execution while building strategic plans to meet Prime Airs growing data requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity has a bias for action and can balance tactical day-to-day delivery with longer-term operational strategy all while fostering an inclusive high-performing team culture.

Key job responsibilities
-Lead operations across collections functions including crew assignments deployments and task distribution across Seattle Austin and Phoenix sites
-Own Daily Business Reviews and Weekly Business Reviews coupled with metric reporting; escalate risks and drive corrective actions to close collection gaps
-Manage capacity planning against deliverables and align crew allocations to program priorities
-Oversee operational budgets contracts hiring onboarding and performance management
-Own vendor relationships and coordinate with Technical Program Managers on feedback loops and data quality
-Conduct 1:1s performance reviews and career development for direct reports
-Drive process improvement incident response follow-up COE completion and compliance with operational and Prime Air standards
-Scope new deployments write narrative proposals and participate in Change Control Board reviews with cross-functional stakeholders

- 5 years of program management logistics operations transportation learning or related field experience
- 1 years of direct people management including performance management and employee development experience
- Experience managing and negotiating contracts and vendor relationships
- Experience running an effective operational excellence program
- Experience managing training programs or teams across multiple sites or regions
- Bachelors degree or 3 years of professional experience
- Experience with budgeting scheduling and cost reports

- Experience in Engineering Operations Business Administration or a related field
- Experience writing and publishing technical documents or equivalent
- Six-Sigma or equivalent certification
- Experience with FAA regulatory frameworks or safety management systems
- Familiarity with data collection operations sensor systems or autonomous vehicle programs

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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 WA Seattle - 105500.00 - 142700.00 USD annually