The PM should be well-versed in program/project management, organizational change management, and be able to maintain a high bar on quality of execution and deliverables. This role requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work backwards from ambiguous requirements. The right candidate is extremely data-driven, thrives in a fast- paced, high-pressure entrepreneurial environment, and has proven experience managing priorities and working effectively across a number of internal stakeholders. This role involves frequent engagement with AWS leadership and requires a candidate with executive presence, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to influence others. This is a hands-on-position, to be successful you must be willing to “roll up your sleeves” to drive the desired results.
Key job responsibilities
- Work with stakeholders to define program scope, assign responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, create and manage project plans, including key milestones to ensure timely completion of programs.
- Track and monitor progress, define key performance indicators or success metrics by program, and be able to report on status against program objectives.
- Conduct program post-mortems, capture lessons learned, iterate and continuously improve program management practices and approaches for productivity and future planning.
- Shepherd special projects and initiatives from ideation, documentation to deployment.
- Other PM duties as assigned.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 7+ years of sales operations or equivalent experience
- Experience presenting to senior leadership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze data
- PMP Certification
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $199,300/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.