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Program Manager III

Amazon.com Inc
  • Redmond, WA
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

    Are you energized by solving complex, cross-functional challenges that shape how Amazon operates at scale? We are looking for a Program Manager III who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to the undefined, and drives meaningful results across teams and organizations. In this role, you will own the lifecycle of programs with considerable business impact, partnering with stakeholders to define strategy, set priorities, and deliver measurable outcomes. You will use data to illuminate the path forward, craft compelling narratives that align leadership, and build mechanisms that endure well beyond any single initiative. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who is equally comfortable diving into details and presenting to senior leaders, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark at Amazon.

    Export Control Requirement:

    Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

    Key job responsibilities

    • Define and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cross-functional programs, including mission, vision, objectives, and success criteria, while driving alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.
    • Analyze data to identify trends, measure program health, and drive improvements - proactively surfacing risks and proposing mitigations before they become roadblocks.
    • Author clear, well-structured narratives (such as six-page documents and status reports) to communicate program strategy, trade-offs, and progress to directors and vice presidents.
    • Partner with engineering, operations, and business teams to prioritize work, resolve dependencies, and ensure delivery milestones are met with the right quality and on schedule.
    • Streamline processes and eliminate inefficiencies by identifying automation opportunities, reducing unnecessary handoffs, and simplifying workflows to accelerate program outcomes.

    A day in the life

    You might start your morning reviewing program metrics dashboards, then shift into a working session where you facilitate a crisp decision among cross-functional partners with competing priorities. After lunch, you could be drafting a narrative that frames a complex trade-off for senior leadership, followed by a deep-dive with an engineering team to unblock a critical dependency. Throughout it all, you stay connected to the details while keeping the broader strategic picture in focus.

    About the team

    Our team is committed to delivering programs that create real, measurable value for Amazon"s customers and business. We operate in a collaborative environment where clear thinking, strong written communication, and a willingness to challenge assumptions are valued. We are focused on building scalable mechanisms and simplifying how work gets done across the organization. If you are excited about tackling ambiguous problems and want to grow alongside a group of thoughtful program managers, we would love to hear from you.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRedmond, WA
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://Amazon.com/militaryroles

    About Company

    At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

    Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

    It’s Always Day 1
    At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

    Our Leadership Principles
    Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles

    Skills

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    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Divingunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Functional Programming Languagesunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
    • Status Reportsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • Workflow Analysisunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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