Program Manager, Prgram Manager, Continuous Improvement (PMO) (Hiring Immediately)
Amazon TA London Full-time
At Amazon, we are always exploring new opportunities to shape our global
business. As a Program Manager, you’ll be an essential part of innovating and
transforming our processes. You’ll be taking the lead on the design and launch
of new programmes for our customers. You’ll also oversee programmes that are
already running and find ways to improve them. This is your opportunity to
have a big impact on some of the most exciting new ideas that are shaping the
key objectives that affect deliverables
Use data to understand operational challenges and create continuous
improvement initiatives
Work with a variety of other Amazon departments to identify and leverage best
practices
Within a programme environment, lead a multidisciplinary team in overcoming
challenges and drive progress
Providing guidance and support to project managers on project management best
practices
Monitoring the status of active projects, identifying and mitigating
risksissues
Collaborating with functional leaders to ensure projects deliver the intended
business value
Communicating project portfolio progress and performance to executive
stakeholders
Maintaining the project management information system and supporting
documentation
Identifying and implementing PMO process enhancements to drive greater
efficiency
Developing and monitoring PMO budgets and resource plans
Fostering a project management community of practice within the organization
The overarching goal is to establish standardized project management
practices, provide expert guidance, and optimize the delivery of strategic
initiatives across the organization. The PMO program manager acts as a central
Our Amazon Grocery logistics (AGL) team breathes life into our newest ideas
and incubates them until they grow into sophisticated businesses. We’ve got
the energy of an exciting start-up, as our team works on Amazon’s next big
Fresh stores and our online grocery service. There are lots of opportunities
customers. This entrepreneurial team has a deep understanding of the needs of
our customers, employees and partners and helps to develop Amazon businesses
them from concepts to mature operations that operate as standalone businesses.
you.
employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting
decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to
discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security
of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our
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opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national
business. As a Program Manager, you’ll be an essential part of innovating and
transforming our processes. You’ll be taking the lead on the design and launch
of new programmes for our customers. You’ll also oversee programmes that are
already running and find ways to improve them. This is your opportunity to
have a big impact on some of the most exciting new ideas that are shaping the
future of Amazon.
Key job responsibilitiesThis role is PMO Program Manager.
Launch programmes, monitor performance metrics, and report on the status ofkey objectives that affect deliverables
Use data to understand operational challenges and create continuous
improvement initiatives
Work with a variety of other Amazon departments to identify and leverage best
practices
Within a programme environment, lead a multidisciplinary team in overcoming
challenges and drive progress
Manage stakeholders and internal processes, and define standards
A day in the lifeA PMO (Project Management Office) program manager typically has the following
day-to-day responsibilities: Establishing and maintaining PMO processes, templates, and tools to ensure
consistent project deliveryProviding guidance and support to project managers on project management best
practices
Monitoring the status of active projects, identifying and mitigating
risksissues
Collaborating with functional leaders to ensure projects deliver the intended
business value
Communicating project portfolio progress and performance to executive
stakeholders
Maintaining the project management information system and supporting
documentation
Identifying and implementing PMO process enhancements to drive greater
efficiency
Developing and monitoring PMO budgets and resource plans
Fostering a project management community of practice within the organization
The overarching goal is to establish standardized project management
practices, provide expert guidance, and optimize the delivery of strategic
initiatives across the organization. The PMO program manager acts as a central
hub to enable consistent, high-quality project execution.
About the teamOur Amazon Grocery logistics (AGL) team breathes life into our newest ideas
and incubates them until they grow into sophisticated businesses. We’ve got
the energy of an exciting start-up, as our team works on Amazon’s next big
project, under the umbrella of one of the world’s biggest companies.
We work behind the scenes to support new areas of the business - like AmazonFresh stores and our online grocery service. There are lots of opportunities
for every skill set, from operations to supply chain to data management.
AGL’s goal is to help develop new capabilities within Amazon on behalf of ourcustomers. This entrepreneurial team has a deep understanding of the needs of
our customers, employees and partners and helps to develop Amazon businesses
of all sizes.
We grow new opportunities that will help Amazon diversify even more, takingthem from concepts to mature operations that operate as standalone businesses.
This dynamic environment supports our people’s growth and development.
### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- A degree
- Relevant experience leading cross-functional programmes or projects using
- Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence
- Relevant experience leading complex projects with a wide range of
- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) andor
SQL in a professional environment
### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at
you.
- Advanced or master’s degree
- Project-management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI, or similar
- Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or
- Experience working in an operational environment or with technical teams
employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting
decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to
discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security
of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our
Privacy Notice (https:www.amazon.jobsenprivacy_page) to know more about
how 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, national
origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with
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