Amazon
Program Manager II, Transportation Engineering Systems
Amazon, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Description
At Amazon, we are committed to being the most customer-centric company on earth. The Global Transportation Services team (GTS) at Amazon is comprised of high-powered dynamic teams which are shaping network execution through the development and application of innovative transportation and delivery management concepts.
We are seeking an ambitious and analytical Program Manager to join our Transportation Engineering Systems team, focusing on Rate Cards and Cost-related projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your finance and systems expertise to optimize one of the world's largest and most complex transportation networks.
As the Program Manager for Rate Cards and Cost Projects, you will be at the intersection of finance, technology, and logistics. Your mission will be to enhance our transportation cost management and decision-making processes, directly impacting Amazon's operational efficiency and bottom line.
Key job responsibilities
Rate Card Development & Systems Integration
Lead development and implementation of rate cards reflecting accurate middle and last-mile transportation costs
Work with technical teams to ensure proper integration into tier-1 transportation systems
Drive continuous improvement in rate structure implementation
Financial Analysis & Optimization:
Partner with Finance teams to analyze transportation costs and identify optimization opportunities
Develop models to improve shipment assignment decisions
Measure and track cost savings initiatives
Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate with NASC, AMZL, GTS, TESS, and Finance stakeholders to align on cost management strategies
Work with BIEs to enhance data analytics capabilities
Drive effective prioritization and trade-off discussions
Project Execution & Leadership:
Define clear objectives and success metrics for cost-related initiatives
Lead retrospective sessions and implement process improvements
Manage stakeholder communications and project deliverables
Data-Driven Decision Making:
Develop and maintain KPIs for transportation cost management
Conduct trend analysis to identify optimization opportunities
Create actionable insights from complex data sets
Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, systems thinking, and excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll drive significant impact by optimizing one of the world's largest transportation networks while working with advanced logistics systems.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager for Rate Cards and Cost Projects, your typical day might include:
Starting with a data review, analyzing transportation cost trends and identifying any anomalies
Leading a cross-functional meeting with Finance and Transportation teams to discuss rate card updates
Collaborating with stakeholders to implement rate structure changes in tier-1 transportation systems
Conducting a deep-dive analysis on a specific transportation lane to optimize shipment assignment decisions
Preparing a presentation for leadership on the impact of recent cost optimization initiatives
Mentoring junior analysts on transportation cost modeling techniques
Participating in brainstorming sessions to innovate on cost reduction strategies
Prioritizing action items and planning for upcoming project milestones
You'll interact regularly with Finance Business Partners, Transportation Operations/Program Managers, System Engineers, and Data Scientists. Your focus will be on solving complex problems like accurately representing variable transportation costs, optimizing shipment routing decisions, and identifying opportunities for network-wide cost savings.
About the team
Amazon's Transportation Engineering Systems Team owns the configuration of each setting in Amazon's resource planning systems. These settings are used to provide the committed delivery date on the website "order in the next 3 hour and get it tomorrow", and then used to plan and route every order such that we meet the commitment to our customers. Every week 1000s of changes are made as we seek to grow the business and optimize our resources.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of program or project management experience
3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3+ years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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.
At Amazon, we are committed to being the most customer-centric company on earth. The Global Transportation Services team (GTS) at Amazon is comprised of high-powered dynamic teams which are shaping network execution through the development and application of innovative transportation and delivery management concepts.
We are seeking an ambitious and analytical Program Manager to join our Transportation Engineering Systems team, focusing on Rate Cards and Cost-related projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your finance and systems expertise to optimize one of the world's largest and most complex transportation networks.
As the Program Manager for Rate Cards and Cost Projects, you will be at the intersection of finance, technology, and logistics. Your mission will be to enhance our transportation cost management and decision-making processes, directly impacting Amazon's operational efficiency and bottom line.
Key job responsibilities
Rate Card Development & Systems Integration
Lead development and implementation of rate cards reflecting accurate middle and last-mile transportation costs
Work with technical teams to ensure proper integration into tier-1 transportation systems
Drive continuous improvement in rate structure implementation
Financial Analysis & Optimization:
Partner with Finance teams to analyze transportation costs and identify optimization opportunities
Develop models to improve shipment assignment decisions
Measure and track cost savings initiatives
Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate with NASC, AMZL, GTS, TESS, and Finance stakeholders to align on cost management strategies
Work with BIEs to enhance data analytics capabilities
Drive effective prioritization and trade-off discussions
Project Execution & Leadership:
Define clear objectives and success metrics for cost-related initiatives
Lead retrospective sessions and implement process improvements
Manage stakeholder communications and project deliverables
Data-Driven Decision Making:
Develop and maintain KPIs for transportation cost management
Conduct trend analysis to identify optimization opportunities
Create actionable insights from complex data sets
Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, systems thinking, and excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll drive significant impact by optimizing one of the world's largest transportation networks while working with advanced logistics systems.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager for Rate Cards and Cost Projects, your typical day might include:
Starting with a data review, analyzing transportation cost trends and identifying any anomalies
Leading a cross-functional meeting with Finance and Transportation teams to discuss rate card updates
Collaborating with stakeholders to implement rate structure changes in tier-1 transportation systems
Conducting a deep-dive analysis on a specific transportation lane to optimize shipment assignment decisions
Preparing a presentation for leadership on the impact of recent cost optimization initiatives
Mentoring junior analysts on transportation cost modeling techniques
Participating in brainstorming sessions to innovate on cost reduction strategies
Prioritizing action items and planning for upcoming project milestones
You'll interact regularly with Finance Business Partners, Transportation Operations/Program Managers, System Engineers, and Data Scientists. Your focus will be on solving complex problems like accurately representing variable transportation costs, optimizing shipment routing decisions, and identifying opportunities for network-wide cost savings.
About the team
Amazon's Transportation Engineering Systems Team owns the configuration of each setting in Amazon's resource planning systems. These settings are used to provide the committed delivery date on the website "order in the next 3 hour and get it tomorrow", and then used to plan and route every order such that we meet the commitment to our customers. Every week 1000s of changes are made as we seek to grow the business and optimize our resources.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of program or project management experience
3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3+ years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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.