Amazon’s Unified Alternate Fulfillment channel (UAF) team is looking for an experienced Program Manager for regional program management across Africa, Middle East and Turkey (AMET region) to expand the network of Seller Flex, Vendor Flex and Direct fulfillment channels.

Our Program Managers are always thinking about the bigger picture. Every position at Amazon offers the opportunity for employees to influence business decisions and shape the future. As a Program Manager, the mission will be to pioneer new ways of thinking, designing and delivering exceptional results. By collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, you’ll continuously be scoping out new solutions. You’ll conduct your own research and analysis with an eye on the long-term vision of the business. This is your opportunity to have a big impact on some of the most exciting new ideas that are shaping the future of Amazon.

• Key job responsibilities

• Create innovative solutions using data and research to address wider challenges in your organization.

• Take a big-picture approach in your analysis of business operations, driving improvements across a range of teams and organizations.

• Work alongside senior leadership to establish and prioritize improvement programs, seeing them through from start to finish.

• Enhance operational performance on every program in partnership with your stakeholders.

A day in the life
As a Program Manager, you’ll drive and manage the implementation of creative, data-driven change in Amazon, leading improvement projects and programs. You’ll use strategic thinking to define and implement an efficient project plan. Some managers are based on-site while others work remotely, depending on the most suitable option for their team and tasks.

Program Managers have significant responsibilities, and you’ll deal with complex challenges with creativity, innovation, and leadership. With a responsibility extending beyond process improvements, you could also contribute to improving other areas of the business, like diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the team
The Global Specialty Fulfillment (GSF) organization covers specialized function such as Heavy and Bulky fulfillment network, Ultra Fast grocery deliveries and Unified Alternate Fulfillment (UAF). The UAF channels allow Amazon to fulfill customer orders directly from our vendor/ seller warehouse, offering millions of new selection while holding the same Prime bar of customer experience (CX) as provided by Amazon FCs.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of employee and performance management experience
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Experience with data/analytics and using data to make deicisions

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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