Senior Programme Manager, Electric Vehicles

Our Programme Managers are always thinking about the bigger picture. Every position at Amazon offers the opportunity for employees to influence business decisions and shape the future. But as a Senior Programme Manager (12-month contract role), pioneering new ways of thinking, designing and delivering is your mission. Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, you'll continuously be scoping out new solutions. You'll conduct your own research and analysis, always with an eye on the long-term vision of the business. This is your opportunity to have a big impact on some of the most exciting new ideas that are shaping the future of Amazon. The Global Fleet and Product (GFP) team's mission is to provide the vehicles and services that enable Amazon to delight customers with our last-mile operations. This role in the GFP team is responsible for owning product strategy for electric vehicles (EV) across Europe. The role is responsible for evaluating both current and new EVs, setting up testing and evaluation processes, designing the strategy for new products and partnerships around EVs, and establishing roadmaps with our auto OEM partners. Key job responsibilities - Define, prioritize and plan Electric Vehicle programmes/projects. - Generate buy-in for the EU EV product vision with leadership and partner teams. - Managing programme execution and ensure that the project delivery is to the appropriate levels of quality and in line with its target date. - Work cross functionally with R&D, operations, and other product management functions. - Partner across a wide range of third party partners, including legacy OEMs and startups. - Navigate innovative technologies to futureproof AMZL last mile fleet. - Create the vision and product roadmap to integrate new technologies into existing platforms. - Own a full programme budget. - Drive continuous improvement throughout the full lifecycle of EVs, leveraging in-field learnings. A day in the life As a Senior Programme Manager, you'll drive and manage the implementation of creative, data-driven change in Amazon, leading improvement projects and programmes. You'll use strategic thinking to define and implement an efficient project plan. Senior Programme Managers have significant responsibilities, and you'll deal with complex challenges with creativity, innovation, and leadership. With a responsibility extending beyond process improvements, you could also contribute to improving other areas of the business, like diversity, equity, and inclusion. About the team Amazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles 'last mile' delivery duties in partnership with third-party distribution businesses. We utilise creative thinking and continuous improvement initiatives to get millions of physical products into the hands of our customers. Our goal is to make our customers' delivery experience as smooth as possible and roll out global delivery solutions for our newest concepts, like Amazon Fresh, Prime Now and Amazon Restaurants. There are two sides to what we do. Our 'under the roof' associates process millions of products for dispatch to our delivery teams. Our team is people-focused and supportive, particularly as lots of our people work through the night. We focus mostly on operations, with 24/7 shifts in most of our locations. Meanwhile, our 'on the road' people work with Amazon Flex - a network of delivery contractors. Every year, we continually raise the bar for customer experience with new, innovative delivery services. We look for new ways to overcome industry wide logistics challenges and new ideas to reduce our carbon footprint, supported by a portfolio of innovative vehicles (including Electric Vehicles) and technology to help us do just that. GRUNDQUALIFIKATIONEN
• A degree. - Relevant experience in Operations/Supply Chain/Automotive Engineering or Product Management Leadership roles. - Experience dealing and negotiating with suppliers at all levels. - Proficiency with tools/systems to analyze data including Excel, or other data management system. BEVORZUGTE QUALIFIKATIONEN
• Advanced degree. - Relevant experience with auto OEM or start-up/tier one supplier. - Relevant experience with electric vehicle product management/engineering and or testing. - Relevant experience communicating with and influencing a range of different stakeholders including senior management. - Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions. - Experience leading new or start-up related projects where processes will need to be defined, implemented and iterated. 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. m/w/d 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.

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