Transportation Projects Lead (Hiring Immediately)

At Amazon, we are always exploring new opportunities to shape our globalbusiness. As a Programme Manager, you’ll be an essential part of innovatingand transforming our processes. You’ll be taking the lead on the design andlaunch of new programmes for our customers. You’ll also oversee programmesthat are already running and find ways to improve them. This is youropportunity to have a big impact on some of the most exciting new ideas thatare shaping the future of Amazon. Key job responsibilities - Launch programmes, monitor performance metrics, and report on the status ofkey objectives that affect deliverables - Use data to understand operational challenges and create continuousimprovement initiatives - Work with a variety of other Amazon departments to identify and leveragebest practices - Within a programme environment, lead a multidisciplinary team in overcomingchallenges and drive progress - Manage stakeholders and internal processes, and define standards A day in the life As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for planning, implementing,and improving initiatives that ensure the smooth running of our operations.You’ll work closely with a range of Amazon colleagues to understand how theywork, and what you and your teams can learn, as well as sharing your ownexpertise. Together, you’ll identify exciting new opportunities and will takethe lead when it comes to designing their implementation. You’ll encourage and support your teams and colleagues to meet importantdeliverables, while proactively looking for new, data-backed ways we could dothings better. Your work will be integral to your team’s success. About the team Amazon couldn’t deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service(ATS) team. As part of ATS, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse team that playsa central role in our success. Using air, sea and road transport, as well assortation centres equipped with the latest technology, you’ll help Amazon’stransport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it todrive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient. We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertiseof our people to get packages to their destination. ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- A degree - Relevant experience leading cross-functional people-facing programmes orprojects using project-management methodologies - Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influencebusiness decisions - Relevant experience leading complex projects with a wide range ofstakeholders, including your peers and leadership - Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) andorSQL in a professional environment ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Advanced or master’s degree - Project-management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI, or similar - Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma orLean - Experience working in an operational environment or with technical teams - Experience working with IT softwarehardware - Experience working with HGV Fleet equipment - Experience working with recruitment processes Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately thatemploying a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruitingdecisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion todiscover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the securityof your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult ourPrivacy Notice (https:www.amazon.jobsenprivacy_page) to know more abouthow we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equalopportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, nationalorigin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status,disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals withdisabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visithttps:www.amazon.jobscontentenhow-we-hireaccommodations.