DESCRIPTION Amazon Intermodal (AZIM) is building systems and capabilities to ensure that we deliver our customers' freight, no matter how large or small, as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal, we are continually striving to innovate and provide best-in-class service levels while meeting our cost management and business goals.
AZIM will own ~25K assets by EOY'24. To use these containers Over-The-Road (OTR), 53' chassis are required. We are looking for a strong leader to own end-to-end asset management and vendor management for Chassis. Amazon is looking for a Program Manager with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own strategic, tactical, cross-functional and technology projects and programs across multiple verticals. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive project management experience, combined with deep analytical capabilities and a keen sense of innovation, to lead complex projects from conception to completion.
We are seeking a Program Manager to effectively manage the creation and enhancement of our supply chain and transportation networks. In this role, you will scope large projects, track project timelines, and develop mechanisms for communicating status, risk, and business challenges. The ideal candidate must be adept at cross-team coordination, project management, and data analysis, with a proven history of delivering results.
The role will offer unique opportunity to develop the best-in-class middle mile network for the North American Amazon owned Intermodal network to deliver high quality customer experience while minimizing cost and improving fulfillment speed.
Key job responsibilities
•Supply chain, transportation, or logistic network management solution experience
•Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery.
•Develop and refine program strategies, effectively leading and motivating teams.
•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 optimize resource allocation and project success.
•Evaluate and prioritize projects in conjunction with customer needs and technical team inputs.
•Bridge gaps in team dynamics, processes, and systems, preventing common project pitfalls.
•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.
•Develop, implement, and oversee KPI reporting for a program portfolio, ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance.
•Manage and communicate project budgets effectively.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Tempe, AZ, USA BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 2+ years of program or project management experience
- 2+ 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
