Description
The Worldwide Ergonomics and Safety Experience (WESE) team is looking for a Senior Program Manager to be the single-threaded owner of operational strategy and program management for a portfolio of safety programs that directly reduce musculoskeletal disorders and drives cultural safety change across hundreds of Amazon fulfillment sites. This is a high-visibility role responsible for defining the multi-year roadmap, driving measurable efficiency gains, and delivering results that scale.
You will own the operating model for how WESE plans, funds, deploys, and measures its highest-priority initiatives. This means partnering with technical SME teams as they identify operational problems and scope solutions (both near-term and long-term). You will lead a team responsible for establishing the PM plan to deploy structural projects end-to-end, document efficiencies and benefits in cost, speed, and quality. You will partner with Directors, VPs, and cross-functional leaders across Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Tech to indirectly influence resources, drive prioritization, and deliver complex programs on time.
The ideal candidate is a high-performing Amazonian with a proven track record of identifying and solving operational problems at scale. You lead a team of Program Managers accountable for program delivery velocity, Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) quality, financial performance, precise narrative business reviews, and driving cross-team progress against established goals. You self-identify areas of opportunity, present solutions to leadership, and drive execution with a close lens on quantitative results and operational outcomes. You are an accomplished Amazon writer who communicates results to senior leadership with precision and clarity.
Key job responsibilities
Business Operations
Be the single-threaded owner responsible for defining and documenting the operational strategy for WESE program delivery and the initiatives required to uphold that strategy
Self-identify problem statements and areas of opportunity; present these to leadership and business stakeholders with clear scope, trade-offs, and proposed solutions
Drive strategic initiatives to continuously improve deployment velocity, cost efficiency, and quality across the portfolio
Deploy structural projects end-to-end that deliver measurable benefits in speed, cost, and injury reduction outcomes
Define and execute multi-year program plans (OP1/OP2) with clear milestones, resource requirements, and success metrics
People Leadership & Team Performance
Lead and develop a team of Program Managers; set clear expectations for delivery velocity, financial rigor, and CAR quality
Hold the team accountable to outcomes. Inspect progress against commitments, coach on root cause analysis, and raise the performance bar
Recruit, hire, and retain top-tier PM talent. Deliver career development through stretch assignments, structured feedback, and increasing scope
Build organizational capability through mechanisms, standard work, and repeatable processes that scale output without linear headcount growth
Financial Performance & Resource Optimization
Own project financial management across the WESE portfolio: CapEx/OpEx forecasting, budget adherence, variance analysis, and investment justification
Ensure CARs meet a high quality bar, clearly tying capital requests to measurable business outcomes and cost-efficiency gains
Partner with Finance to optimize resource allocation, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and make investment trade-off recommendations to leadership
Create metrics and mechanisms to drive both operational and financial improvements; distinguish between important and urgent
Cross-Functional Delivery & Communication
Partner with teams across Operations, Finance, Engineering, WHS, and Tech to source, allocate, and coordinate resources by driving critical prioritization discussions
Manage and deliver results on complex programs across multiple organizations; coordinate stakeholder requirements, track milestones, and ensure alignment with business objectives
Author high-quality six-pagers, PR/FAQs, and business reviews for Director and VP-level audiences
Identify risks early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate with clarity when trade-offs require senior leadership decisions
A day in the life
Your morning starts with a portfolio review. You check deployment progress against plan, inspect financial dashboards for variance, and identify which projects need intervention. You run a stand-up with your PM team focused on delivery commitments, blockers, and CAR quality. Two submissions come back for rework because the business case lacks measurable outcomes.
Mid-morning, you lead a cross-functional working session to drive prioritization for the next quarter. You own the agenda: what's launching, what's behind plan, what resources need to shift, and what we stop doing. You then check in with individual PMs to confirm they are on pace, financials are tracking, and stakeholder commitments are being met.
After lunch, you draft a 6-pager for a VP review. You connect efficiency gains to headcount leverage, tie project outcomes to injury reduction, and make the investment case for scaling what is working. You coach a team member on tightening their narrative before it goes forward.
In the afternoon, you work with Operations and Finance on quarterly re-planning, confirming project prioritization against business goals and available funding. You close the day with 1:1s focused on career development and holding the team to the bar on delivery and quality.
You set the pace for this team. You move between strategy, execution, people development, and financial stewardship. The through-line is delivering operational efficiency that directly supports Amazon's vision of being the global benchmark for safety excellence across like industries.
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of program or project management experience
7+ years of cross functional project delivery experience
7+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
7+ years of team management experience
Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Experience producing executive-level written materials and presenting to executive audiences
Experience generating and managing Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) or equivalent capital planning documentation
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or Master's degree in business, operations, finance, or related field
Direct experience with Amazon Operations (Fulfillment, Sort, Delivery, or Transportation) and understanding of FC/SC workflows and operational rhythms
Experience with Amazon planning mechanisms (OP1/OP2, S-Team goals, WBR/MBR/QBR cadences) and capital planning processes
Experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams to deploy structural improvement projects
Track record of driving efficiency improvements: reducing cycle times, eliminating waste, and scaling output with constrained resources
Demonstrated ability to build programs from ambiguity by creating mechanisms, processes, and playbooks where none existed
Experience benchmarking programs against best-in-class (internal and external) and using those benchmarks to shape long-term vision
Six Sigma or Lean certification
Experience with workplace safety, ergonomics, or environment, health, and safety programs
Strong executive presence and ability to represent the organization in cross-VP forums
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
USA, TN, Nashville - 136,200.00 - 184,300.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 151,400.00 - 204,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 151,400.00 - 204,800.00 USD annually
