Program Manager

☞ Amazon

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Update day: 28-05-2024

Location: London

Category: Executive management Planning / Projects

Industry: IT Services IT Consulting Software Development Technology Information Internet

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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In this role you will be working on challenging problems that need creative solutions. You should be comfortable building process, challenging assumptions.

The Role of a Program Manager in Tech Launch is widely scoped - it means being responsible for technical execution, process engineering, and cross functional project management. This role requires a blend of technical acumen and operational execution.

These projects need to be delivered while cultivating a high degree of ownership in the resolution of technical and operational issues. This role requires the development of relationships with a wide group of stakeholders, including the management of external partners to reach project objectives.

A successful candidate will be able to drive a strategic vision, play an integral role in determining strategy, resources, features, schedules, and process for cross-company projects. They operate with significant autonomy, and demonstrate creativity and judgement when confronted with complex issues.

You must have strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to influence others and dive deep, and a passion for technology.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher; work experience may be substituted
  • Experience directly influencing the deliverables and priorities of technical teams, and working with technical staff
  • 3+ years in managing large scale, cross-functional, complex programs
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage tradeoffs, and highlight risks appropriately
  • High attention to detail including precise and effective customer communications and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing senior leaders, across functions including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
  • History of teamwork and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
  • Proven track record of taking ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Superior problem solving skills
  • Results-oriented person with a delivery focus
  • Handles multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to travel 50% of the year.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Project/Program Management Certification or Software Development Lifecycle experience (Agile or other)
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Company - Amazon Dev Centre (London) Ltd

Job ID: A2005209
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Deadline: 12-07-2024

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