Amazon
Senior Program Manager, Payment, Amazon Currency Converter
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Description
Excited to manage a business with a global reach? Do you want to lead initiatives that will have a significant impact to Amazon’s customer experience and bottom line? The Amazon Currency Converter (ACC) business is looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and highly analytical Program Manager based in China with international/cross-border technology experience to drive new and existing initiatives in collaboration with internal and external payment partners, pursue opportunities to expand the current product offering, and develop innovative solutions to help our Sellers around the world get paid with confidence and ease. The Program Manager will have the chance to launch new program and features, own the relationships with partners, drive global expansion, adoption, and innovation to safeguard seller trust for a strategically critical program for Amazon.
The overall ACC business provides a better payment experience for cross-border Buyers and Sellers worldwide and extends Amazon’s reach beyond the borders of our existing Amazon marketplaces. ACC owns two services: Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers (ACCS) and Amazon Currency Converter for Buyers (ACCB). ACCS enables Sellers to sell in more Amazon marketplaces by making it easier to get paid in their local currency to their home bank account, thus increasing the number of Sellers and product selection on Amazon marketplaces. ACCB makes it easier for international Buyers to pay in their local currency, improving the international customer experience and increasing the number of customers shopping on Amazon sites. ACC safeguards customer experience, generates free cash flow and directly impacts the Amazon Flywheel.
The ideal candidate will bring the following to the position: a) strong account, program and business management skills including the creation of product and business strategy; b) financial and economic analysis skills; c) payments products knowledge, including an understanding of the international/cross-border payments landscape, competitive environment, and customer behavior; and d) ability to engage with internal and external partners to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have successful personal attributes including creativity, leadership, and the ability to influence outcomes both internally and externally. This opportunity requires excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, self-sufficient and results-oriented.
Basic Qualifications
6+ 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
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English & Chinese
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results in cross-functional environments.
Program experience identifying customer needs and translating into innovative business requirements.
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.
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.
Excited to manage a business with a global reach? Do you want to lead initiatives that will have a significant impact to Amazon’s customer experience and bottom line? The Amazon Currency Converter (ACC) business is looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and highly analytical Program Manager based in China with international/cross-border technology experience to drive new and existing initiatives in collaboration with internal and external payment partners, pursue opportunities to expand the current product offering, and develop innovative solutions to help our Sellers around the world get paid with confidence and ease. The Program Manager will have the chance to launch new program and features, own the relationships with partners, drive global expansion, adoption, and innovation to safeguard seller trust for a strategically critical program for Amazon.
The overall ACC business provides a better payment experience for cross-border Buyers and Sellers worldwide and extends Amazon’s reach beyond the borders of our existing Amazon marketplaces. ACC owns two services: Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers (ACCS) and Amazon Currency Converter for Buyers (ACCB). ACCS enables Sellers to sell in more Amazon marketplaces by making it easier to get paid in their local currency to their home bank account, thus increasing the number of Sellers and product selection on Amazon marketplaces. ACCB makes it easier for international Buyers to pay in their local currency, improving the international customer experience and increasing the number of customers shopping on Amazon sites. ACC safeguards customer experience, generates free cash flow and directly impacts the Amazon Flywheel.
The ideal candidate will bring the following to the position: a) strong account, program and business management skills including the creation of product and business strategy; b) financial and economic analysis skills; c) payments products knowledge, including an understanding of the international/cross-border payments landscape, competitive environment, and customer behavior; and d) ability to engage with internal and external partners to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have successful personal attributes including creativity, leadership, and the ability to influence outcomes both internally and externally. This opportunity requires excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, self-sufficient and results-oriented.
Basic Qualifications
6+ 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
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English & Chinese
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results in cross-functional environments.
Program experience identifying customer needs and translating into innovative business requirements.
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.
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.