Senior Program Manager, North America Surface Transportation Sustainability - Amazon

Description Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) Fleet team is looking for an experienced, driven, analytical, and creative Senior Program Manager to execute on Amazon Transportation Service's carbon reduction goals. Come join our start-up culture, work fast and smart, while adapting and iterating quickly. An ideal candidate will: 1) serve as the overall liaison between sustainability team and business teams within Middle Mile, 2) drive the overarching sustainability strategy for their business unit, and 3) track carbon abatement and carbon intensity on a monthly basis. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in, and get the job done. You will be able to take large, complex projects and break them down into manageable pieces, develop functional specifications, and then deliver them in a successful and timely manner. Maturity, high judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence, analytical talent, and leadership are essential to success in this role. Key job responsibilities This role is inherently cross-functional-you will work closely with WW Sustainability, WW Ops Sustainability, Core Operations, Legal, Finance, Network planning, and executive teams to bring programs to the market. This job will require exceptional communication skills and having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment with all levels of leadership, and exercise sound judgment where clear guidelines may not exist. The successful candidate will be proficient at solving transportation challenges and possess a bias to get things done and deliver results. Other responsibilities include: - Develop core program management documentation, including user scenarios and detailed business requirements - Address barriers through problem solving and coordination with stakeholders - Directly influence the definition and management of the strategic roadmaps for the network We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Nashville, TN, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Seattle, WA, USA Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of program or project management experience - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership - Experience communicating with VP-level decision makers; experience communicating expectations and requirements with business and technology teams through written proposals - Ability to work in ambiguous environments and overcome challenges with a high degree of flexibility and professionalism Preferred Qualifications - MBA or Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, or similar field from an accredited university - Experience in carbon emissions/intensity tracking at scale. - Detail oriented with strong prioritization skills - Ability to work independently and excellent problem solving skills - Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workloads, maintain a strong attention to detail and work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment - Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to design workable solutions and drive projects to successful implementation - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with different functional groups, developers, business owners, and senior business leaders. 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 $92,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.