Program Manager Job in Amazon

DESCRIPTION

Are you excited by the challenge and sense of ownership that comes from leading projects at Amazon scale? Do you enjoy working in an entrepreneurial environment, solving complex technical, operations, financial and business problems by delivering innovative solutions? If so, then you are at the right place.
Amazon Controllership team is seeking experienced & entrepreneurial Program Manager/Financial Analyst to support the Operation Finance programs at Amazon. We are looking for strong leaders that will take ownership and drive change in a dynamic global business environment. It is expected the individual will ensure Amazon's Finance Operations processes stay ahead of risks associated with growth in areas of process design, internal control effectiveness, computer system integration, and other relevant areas.
The selected candidate must be a strong leader who will be responsible for identification and growth of new ideas, developing and implementing Program strategy to drive down the overall Transportation cost. He/She shall be able to work in a very dynamic global business environment with a proven record of delivering process efficiency results. The preferred candidate shall be customer obsessed, flexible, smart and analytical, strategic yet execution focused, hungry and passionate about e-commerce

Finance Controllership Overview:
Amazon controllership team is an operation finance team that controls Amazon transportation cost. This is achieved through strengthening internal & external systems by working closely with multiple internal stakeholders such as Operations and Technology groups and external stakeholders such as carriers. Team also works closely with Accounts payable for payments to carriers and accounting team for financial data reporting.


Key Responsibilities:

Simplifying operational and financial complexities through innovative long term solutions
Driving the discussion with technology teams for visibility of internal system and setting up correct expectation with the multiple stakeholders
Developing metrics for continuous tracking of process efficiency and helping the leadership for data based fast decision making
Create and support effective development plans to prepare employees for their next role, including identifying and grooming potential successors
Perform detailed analysis of operations and technology by identifying trends. Should be able to scope the impact and opportunities to scale
Data driven decision making in ambiguous situations
Statistical analysis models to predict bad behaviors in system and correcting it through solutions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

An MBA or a Graduate with overall 3-5 years of Operation/ Finance/Supply chain background or Technology Operations, managing cross-functional teams with tight deadlines.

Experience in interacting with wide set of stakeholders Operations, Technology and Business Leaders
- Excel and SQL Skills
Experience in handling big data with an hands on experience on data visualization tool such as Tableau
Excellent Program Management skills with an ability to influence to meet goals
Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills are critical to success within this position
Demonstrated skills in employee development, performance management and delivering results.
Proven experience in innovative business practices that have been game changing for business evolution
Ability to build strategy and execute it with speed and drive continuous improvements
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze quantitatively and effectively prioritize program deliverables are essential
Strong presentation and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build effective partnerships with senior leaders across a variety of groups throughout Amazon

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in invoicing and accounting related fields
Solid project management skills