Senior Program Manager, Operations, Machine Learning University

Amazon.com Inc

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autoscaling, Business Growth, Conferences, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Diving, Event Management, Event Strategy Development, International Operations, Logistics, Machine Learning, Metrics, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Progress Reports, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
2 days ago

Machine Learning University (MLU) is leading internal education in Generative AI, Agentic AI and Responsible AI accelerating Amazon-wide AI transformation. We are seeking a process-driven, customer-obsessed owner of our global physical and remote classroom operations to continue to scale MLU"s training while deepening our engagement with technical employees across the company. This role will work closely with MLU"s customers, product managers, instructors and engineering teams to ensure delivery of high-quality training and educational events that drive AI transformation at Amazon.

MLU"s Senior Program Manager, Operations is someone who excels at inventing and simplifying, an experienced operator who balances business objectives with resource constraints. They value efficiency, build flexibly, and bring a balanced mix of quantitative reasoning, customer-driven decision-making, and event management expertise.

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and takes a structured approach to managing complex, global programs - equally comfortable developing an event strategy from the ground up, overseeing logistics across multiple time zones, and diving deep into operational metrics to drive process improvement. They bring strong vendor management instincts, a natural ability to build trust across partner teams, and the operational rigor to keep cross-functional initiatives on track from planning through reporting.

Key job responsibilities

(Invent and Simplify) Design and implement scalable processes that accommodate business growth in volume, complexity, and global geographic dispersion.

(Deliver Results) Drive our in-person event strategy, providing operational expertise and cross-functional coordination to align team goals to customer needs.

(Ownership) Own and manage vendor relationships including procurement for global operations including internal events and conferences.

(Think Big) Develop the strategy and own the roadmap for MLU events and in-person training opportunities to increase community engagement.

(Earns Trust) Identify and work with partner education teams to deliver cross-team education initiatives designed to drive adoption of AI/ML services and technologies across Amazon.

(Insist on High Standards) Oversee logistics of course schedule, classroom reservations, class registration, attendance, and customer feedback mechanisms across multiple time zones.

(Dive Deep) Analyze operational defects and drive process improvement in cooperation with program, product and instruction teams. Contribute to weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational and project reporting to track progress, manage escalations, and continuously drive us towards our implementation goals.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

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
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles