Amazon FTR is seeking an experienced Program Manager II to join our university partnerships and outreach team. In this role, you will build and manage relationships, and own the planning, execution, and delivery of a subset of our programs primarily focused external engagements such as conferences, student workshops, and related initiatives. You will plan events and create content to engage Amazon’s internal science community. The projects you lead and support will establish university talent pipelines, promote Amazon’s world-class FTR brand, and help to keep Amazon scientists connected to academic research in robotics. You will focus on driving right outcomes for our partners while measuring the effectiveness of our engagements. At the same time, you will be responsible for all the day-to-day tasks of the programs you own. This role requires excellent program/project management skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized self-starter with a bias for action and the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders. Program management experience in a university setting – especially around recruiting, STEM outreach, research administration, or corporate giving, plus experience transforming technical information into engaging content is highly desired. Outstanding business acumen and judgment, and bias toward data-driven decision making are also desired. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. Above all, the successful candidate will have a passion for contributing to both team and customer successes.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience managing programs/projects around research, higher education, STEM, or related fields
- Ability to work with engineering community across the organization
- Ability to communicate to diverse audiences
- Knowledge of academic landscape or previous experience (3+ years) working within an academic institution
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of defining and executing against program timeline & requirements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience in research administration and/or corporate giving
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