Manager (gis Operations) Job in Amazon

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Logistics is building geospatial infrastructure to power the Last Mile delivery network that will deliver packages to hundreds of millions of customers around the world. The Amazon Maps Data team builds systems that model the real world to enable routing for drivers. The GIS team works cross-functionally to seamlessly curate and enhance last mile delivery network and geospatial data quality.

We are looking for smart, passionate people to join our GIS team. You will make help Amazon Logistics drivers be successful and efficient through process innovations and improvements. You will help increase their productivity and quality through GIS models and, ultimately, ensure we provide our drivers with a hassle-free delivery route that they love. This role is inherently cross-functional- you will work closely with engineering, operations, data science, business intelligence and other teams on spatial challenges and drive them to resolution through high quality maps, spatial analysis and data visualizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Bring-in optimization in existing processes through customized solutions and robust models;
Manage day-to-day operations of 10-15 member team.
Establish and streamline operational processes.
Continuously evaluate existing tools and processes and propose solutions for efficiency gains and high-quality throughput.
Work on open source (Web/ desktop/ database) and on proprietary GIS software, develop models for process automation;
Establish processes for data augmentation; independently drive process excellence initiatives to re-engineer process to quickly respond to business needs.
Identify, develop, manage, and execute analyses to uncover areas of opportunity and present written business recommendations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate/ Post graduate in GIS from esteemed university
4+ years of experience in team management for GIS projects
Experience of managing 10-15 member team in GIS operations
Expertise in handling various vector and raster datasets

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience of working on map tiles, map feature validation and map data quality.