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Principal Product Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Amazon Freight Partner
Amazon
Product
Bellevue, WA, USA
Posted on Dec 24, 2024
DESCRIPTION
Would you like to be part of a team focused on driving innovation in the transportation industry, helping Amazon achieve the trifecta of fast on-time delivery, low cost to serve, and best-in-class safety, all while working to contribute to Amazon’s sustainability goals? Do you also have a passion for supporting small business owners? If you answered yes to all these, you may be just right for the role of Head of Strategic Initiatives on the Amazon Freight Partner (AFP) team.
Amazon relies on its technology to deliver millions of packages every day to its customers – on time, with low cost. The Middle Mile transportation organization builds solutions that work across our network to optimize both time and cost of getting packages delivered. Our mission is to build the most efficient and optimal transportation solution on the planet, while integrating with a network of small and large carriers, owner operators, and drivers worldwide to improve the ordering and delivery experience for Amazon customers.
We are seeking a leader who will be responsible for partnering with AFP leadership to develop develop and deploy products, programs and initiatives for the AFP Program, and assist the global product leader in developing the roadmap to invest in them.
An ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to manage complex relationships, led high performing teams, and developed mechanisms to track team and external partners success.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience
- 10+ years of blending product and program management skills to execute strategic initiatives about process creation, standardization, and improvement experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience with end to end product delivery
- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
- Experience as a product manager or owner
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience owning technology products
- • Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
- • Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade offs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with internal and external partners
- • Strong verbal and written communication skills – experience managing teams and engaging with senior leadership
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $145,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $240,900/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.