Legal Project Manager, Global Service Compliance - Amazon

Description We are seeking a stellar legal project manager to join the Global Service Compliance (GSC) team supporting Amazon's Project Kuiper. Amazon's Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Key job responsibilities Working closely with Kuiper legal, finance, accounting, tax and business teams, you will develop out-of-this-world strategies for operationalizing requirements in creative, business-centric ways that allow Kuiper to move quickly while meeting legal requirements in global markets. As a Legal Project Manager for Kuiper GSC, you will drive projects focused on development, implementation, and improvement of systems and processes that support Kuiper service launches, operations, and compliance. You will collaborate with stakeholders across teams and provide legal operational support for a wide range of areas, including privacy and government contracting. To be successful in this role, you must be able to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment. You will need the ability to identify root cause problems, think creatively and strategically to identify solutions for both the short- and long-term, and then effectively present your recommendations to stakeholders. You will be called on to manage large-scale projects, facilitate agreement between teams with different - and sometimes competing - priorities, escalate or act with appropriate urgency to move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. This position is based in Bellevue, WA. Some travel, domestic and international, may be required. About the team Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Arlington, VA, USA | 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 - 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 $59,300/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.