Sr. Program Manager, Expansion, Prime Air Drone Delivery

How do you get items to customers quickly cost-effectively andmost importantlysafely in less than an hour And how do you do it in a way that can scale Our teams of hundreds of scientists engineers aerospace professionals and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers and are excited for whats to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog ( you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges and provide benefits to customers Prime Air is the place for you.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Amazon Prime Air is revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology aiming to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. Our breakthrough technologies including advanced BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) capabilities and sophisticated detect-and-avoid systems have earned FAA approvals and are setting new standards in autonomous delivery.

With operations already successful in multiple locations and expansion planned were seeking an experienced Program Manager to develop and implement strategic operational this role youll work at the intersection of innovative technology operational excellence and implementation and strategic planning to help scale Prime Airs revolutionary delivery system.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in delivering complex technical programs with quick timelines. Youll be responsible for driving standard business mechanisms across engineering teams and managing integration between engineering and product teams to deliver on complex schedules. This role requires the ability to drive decisions in ambiguous environments strong business acumen and exceptional bias for action. You are an effective written and verbal communicator and can navigate competing priorities across a complex organization with high visibility to customers and stakeholders.

Export Control License : This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazons ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities

Remove barriers to success through collaborative problem-solving and innovative thinking

Drive critical decisions in ambiguous environments while maintaining high standards and attention to detail

Develop and execute program level mechanisms to succinctly define program status risks and solutions to Sr. Leadership

Lead cross-functional initiatives requiring coordination across engineering operations and regulatory teams

Drive projects across the finish line ensure successful new site openings and turnover to operations

• 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
• Bachelors degree in Engineering (any domain)
• 4 years of driving process improvements experience
• 3 years of engineering installation or startup / commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104100 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000 / 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 104100 - 185000