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Description

The Canada Transportation Execution team is responsible for overseeing aspects including DEA, Speed, OB Trans Network Design, Capacity Planning for Middle Mile (Sort Centre, Line Haul, Air) and managing overall Transportation Outbound Costs. We are looking for a Program Manager to join the team to manage day to day execution and ensuring successful delivery.

The Program Manager will handle volume related escalations, managing variations in volume compared to planned figures, overseeing Linehauls, and managing VAA operations. They will Monitor, share, and bridge performance metrics (DEA, volume share analysis, capacity available vs plan) on a daily / weekly basis. This position will coordinate with FC, ACES, NWD and TESS teams for any changes in network design/connectivity and maintaining a seamless flow of information and coordination among these teams to optimize network performance. These changes include CPT/lane changes and configuration (BAU).

This person will also provide recommendations, initiate and coordinate changes by submitting approvals to FC, NWD, VAA, Speed, TORCH configuration requests, OB scheduling requests, etc. This involves driving alignment and recommending alternate solves if the proposed solution is declined across teams. These NWD changes can be initiated by carrier managers / other upstream/downstream partner teams. The Program Manager will drive initiatives to improve capacity, cost to serve, speed and connectivity. Additionally, they will Create and successfully execute working backwards plan for HVEs by collaborating with cross functional teams

Key job responsibilities

• Manage Day to Day execution, ensuring successful delivery. Requires driving network optimization, executing configuration changes in partnership with Tess and organizing scheduling by raising tickets.

• Use analytics, dashboards, Queries to deep dive and improve network share, volume attainment, DEA and other performance metrics. Partner with right teams to operationalize these projects.

• Partner with STP/MTP/LTP teams in potential expansions, launches, deprecations.

• Set clear objectives for programs, leveraging data analytics to drive improvements and achieve metrics.

• Navigate and resolve ambiguities in business scenarios, applying creative problem-solving skills.

• Foster collaboration with internal and external partners to successfully plan and deliver for HVEs

• Evaluate and prioritize projects in conjunction with impact and urgency

• Identify and mitigate risks, preventing them from escalating into major issues.

• Regularly communicate with senior managers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to support key business initiatives.

• Ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance.

• Manage and communicate project status effectively and timely.

• Create working backwards plan for HVEs and adhere to quality output and timelines adherence.

• Provide right inputs for planning exercise and for planning documents

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Bellevue, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.