DESCRIPTIONThe evolution of Amazon has been driven by innovation. It's part of our DNA. We are doing things every day that have never been done before - providing a huge selection of products and continuing to fulfill orders quickly. We accomplish this by solving complex problems with ingenuity and simplicity. We're making history and the good news is that we've only just begun....The Sortation Centers are a critical link between our best in class fulfillment network and the customer. Our ability to sort and deliver packages from multiple fulfillment centers across Europe accurately and efficiently enables fast and reliable delivery service. As the Amazon Sortation Center network continues to diversify and grow, the need to innovate on our existing infrastructure and improve customer experience while continuing to grow our footprint becomes increasingly necessary and urgent.This is an exciting time to join our new EU Sortation Operations team as a Program Manager to execute the launch of Sortation Centers across the EU network.Key job responsibilitiesResponsibilities include:Execute multiple time-sensitive, large-scale capital projects to meet business objectives in defined project timeframesMonitor resources required to launch new Sortation Center locationsManage milestones with aggressive schedule commitmentsDrive standardization and consistency within our network while staying within budget constraintsInterface, communicate and partner with cross functional teams at various levels of managementDefine staffing and technical resource planning of new sort center launchesWork closely with IT, Engineering, Security, Loss Prevention, Safety, Facilities, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Vendors, General Contractors, Operations, and the Project Team to build and secure support and resources for projectsGenerate ideas and roll them into the creation of best practices and standardized tools for the Sortation Centre launch processUnderstand business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project or sub-taskMonitor and report on the progress of multiple project activities including significant milestones and any conditions which would affect project cost or scheduleAbout the teamAmazon 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 plays a central role in our success. Using air, sea and road transport, as well as sortation centres equipped with the latest technology, you'll help Amazon's transport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it to drive 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 expertise of our people to get packages to their destination - quickly, conveniently and sustainably.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in business, operations, logistics, supply chain or related fieldPast experience in managing and implementing high complexity projectsExperience managing, negotiating, and communicating with internal/external business partners to meet organizational capacity needsProficiency in Excel and Program Management toolsPast experience communicating business and data insights to key stakeholders and support teamsPast experience working within tight time frames to meet deadlinesPast experience managing competing priorities and projects and ensure that all stakeholders are providing key information on time for effective decision making and reportingPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in management within the Transport, Distribution or Logistics industry would be highly desirableMaster's degree or equivalent qualification in business, operations, logistics, supply chain or related fieldPMP or other project management certificationProficiency with MS ProjectExperience with SQL queriesFluency in other European languagesAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that 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.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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