Amazon
Senior Program Manager
Amazon, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Description
Amazon's Customer Service organization is seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to join the Device, Digital & Alexa Support (D2AS) Team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the D2AS Program Management team, which is responsible and accountable for driving high-visibility programs that directly impact the customer experience globally.
The ideal candidate will own and execute complex projects and programs, and will be seen as a thought innovator within the organization.
In addition to the delivery of internal continuous improvement programs, this role will also focus on establishing technical support offerings and improving the customer support experience with Kindle Digital Content.
The candidate will have a proven record of complex project and program delivery, from conception and design through implementation, measurement, closure and handover. Customer Experience (CX) background is a plus!
Key job responsibilities
Scope and deliver complex, business critical programs end-to-end and drive and shape the overall program’s strategy and roadmap.
Define business and systems requirements working with internal and external customers.
Define and execute the project plan from design to release, securing resources, and managing implementation.
Clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes.
Liaise with all departments to ensure relevant areas are engaged in time to develop deliverables within their area to support project deliverables.
Support partner teams to refine processes and increase efficiency in line with program objectives.
Make appropriate trade-offs to optimize time-to-market in consultation with stakeholders.
Managing multiple internal and external, cross functional and remote stakeholders.
Develop change processes associated with program rollout and ongoing support.
Track delivery against program objectives and implement proposals to improve program services and efficiencies.
Scale existing programs to expand coverage of existing services or programs to additional domestic and international locations.
Ideate and drive strategic improvements across the broader D2AS team.
A day in the life
You'll analyze the customer experience of Kindle Digital Content, gathering and measuring customer feedback.
Your role involves preparing new features for launch and collaborating with product and business teams to enhance the reading and overall product experience. You'll contribute to new product development, designing experiences that maximize the value of new features for customers. With visibility to senior leadership, you'll advocate for the customer's perspective, ensuring their needs are prioritized in key product and business decisions.
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Benefits summary:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
About the team
We at D2AS strive to make digital experiences effortless for customers. Our goal is to anticipate, evaluate, prevent, and eliminate any effort required from customers. We achieve this by setting the strategy for digital support and accelerating the delivery of seamless support experiences across Amazon's digital products.
Our team combines strategic thinking, technology expertise, and customer experience best practices. This ensures customers can easily get the most value from Amazon's digital offerings. We focus on providing the right support at the right time, tailored to each customer's needs. By eliminating friction and making support effortless, we enhance the overall customer experience.
Basic Qualifications
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
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of driving process improvements experience
Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity 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 disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.
Amazon's Customer Service organization is seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to join the Device, Digital & Alexa Support (D2AS) Team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the D2AS Program Management team, which is responsible and accountable for driving high-visibility programs that directly impact the customer experience globally.
The ideal candidate will own and execute complex projects and programs, and will be seen as a thought innovator within the organization.
In addition to the delivery of internal continuous improvement programs, this role will also focus on establishing technical support offerings and improving the customer support experience with Kindle Digital Content.
The candidate will have a proven record of complex project and program delivery, from conception and design through implementation, measurement, closure and handover. Customer Experience (CX) background is a plus!
Key job responsibilities
Scope and deliver complex, business critical programs end-to-end and drive and shape the overall program’s strategy and roadmap.
Define business and systems requirements working with internal and external customers.
Define and execute the project plan from design to release, securing resources, and managing implementation.
Clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes.
Liaise with all departments to ensure relevant areas are engaged in time to develop deliverables within their area to support project deliverables.
Support partner teams to refine processes and increase efficiency in line with program objectives.
Make appropriate trade-offs to optimize time-to-market in consultation with stakeholders.
Managing multiple internal and external, cross functional and remote stakeholders.
Develop change processes associated with program rollout and ongoing support.
Track delivery against program objectives and implement proposals to improve program services and efficiencies.
Scale existing programs to expand coverage of existing services or programs to additional domestic and international locations.
Ideate and drive strategic improvements across the broader D2AS team.
A day in the life
You'll analyze the customer experience of Kindle Digital Content, gathering and measuring customer feedback.
Your role involves preparing new features for launch and collaborating with product and business teams to enhance the reading and overall product experience. You'll contribute to new product development, designing experiences that maximize the value of new features for customers. With visibility to senior leadership, you'll advocate for the customer's perspective, ensuring their needs are prioritized in key product and business decisions.
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Benefits summary:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
About the team
We at D2AS strive to make digital experiences effortless for customers. Our goal is to anticipate, evaluate, prevent, and eliminate any effort required from customers. We achieve this by setting the strategy for digital support and accelerating the delivery of seamless support experiences across Amazon's digital products.
Our team combines strategic thinking, technology expertise, and customer experience best practices. This ensures customers can easily get the most value from Amazon's digital offerings. We focus on providing the right support at the right time, tailored to each customer's needs. By eliminating friction and making support effortless, we enhance the overall customer experience.
Basic Qualifications
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
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of driving process improvements experience
Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity 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 disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.