Description
Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) Linehaul is a critical backbone of how Amazon delivers packages to customers around the world. Within ATS Linehaul, the Fleet team is striving to build the most technologically advanced, environmentally friendly, and safest fleet in the world. The Fleet team is looking for a Sr. Transaction Manager with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own and execute strategic, cross-functional operations and technology projects on the Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) team. This role requires scoping multiple large cross-functional projects, managing to project timelines, and communicating to senior management on status, risks, and process changes. This role will also be responsible for identification of potential pilot projects and sites, development of design guidance and enabling documentation to gain stakeholder trust and buy-in, and guiding new design standards through the change management process.
This role will require approximately 25% travel within the United States and Canada.
This role will require exceptional written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment when clear guidelines may not exist, and the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment with all levels of leadership. If you have a strong track record of delivering results, innovating on behalf of internal or external customers, and want to develop and launch best-in-class fleet management experiences, then come join our team!
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Key job responsibilities
Coordinating with cross-functional project teams, planning and organizing, and executing complex projects across multiple organizations and stakeholders to enable the launch of new projects and processes
Demonstrate performance that serves as a model of excellence establishing design best practices, business requirements, design team collaboration, and stakeholder alignment
Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely incorporation once approved
Provide technical direction in accordance to established design parameters for multiple projects in various locations simultaneously
Review of yard designs for conformance to current standard specifications
Participate in or lead road-to-launch meetings to build positive, collaborative partnerships among SMEs, team members, stakeholders and field leaders and associates to complete all required tasks to ensure successful new launches throughout the organization
Write and review whitepapers for launches cases using information acquired from various stakeholders
Manage the continuous development of online dashboards to record and report key construction metrics to team members and management
Prepare team performance reports for weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews that distill key metrics and provide insights into recommended strategies
Evaluate site feasibility and have an understanding of local permit processes.
About the team
The Fleet Infrastructure team is responsible for deploying equipment that supports Amazon Middle Mile Fleet. The equipment deployment includes electric vehicle (EV) charger deployment, snow scrapers to remove snow from trailers, wash bays to wash trailers, and other innovative solutions. These deployments expand the lifecycle of our equipment while also address safety and compliance needs.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Planning or similar
5+ years experience in industrial or commercial real estate
5+ years experience with transaction management
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. investors, developers, consultants, engineers, attorneys, municipal/state/regulatory jurisdictions)
Experience developing and implementing process improvements
Preferred Qualifications
BA or BS in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
Experience in deal management in an industrial real estate operation with a national footprint leveraging a combination of internal and external resources.
Experience developing and implementing process improvements to streamline the full transactions delivery system.
Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with municipal, state and regulatory jurisdictions.
Ability to effectively communicate Amazon requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.).
A track record of delivering high quality projects in an atmosphere where speed, flexibility, frugality and heavy workload are the expected norm.
Experience building a network of investors, developers, contractors, consultants, engineers and attorneys as resources in maintaining deal flow at values of $20 million each and greater.
Experience negotiating land options, contracts, leases, development agreements and similar documents for transactions
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $193,300/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.
