Amazon has announced a senior program manager position in New York, New York, for its Rapid and Rural Logistics team. The role focuses on leading and executing strategic, cross-functional operations and technology projects aimed at supporting faster-than-same-day delivery.
According to Amazon Jobs, the new hire will be responsible for driving innovation in fulfillment processes, reducing costs, analyzing data, and developing sustainable solutions. The position requires ownership of end-to-end processes, strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders while working in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates are expected to have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or a related field. They should also possess at least five years of program or project management experience and proficiency in data analysis and Excel. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, experience in driving process improvements, and SQL knowledge. The role involves 15–20% travel and collaboration with multiple teams while reporting results to senior leadership. Base pay ranges from $104,100 to $185,000 depending on location.
Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families from day one for many roles. According to About Amazon, these benefits include health care, mental health resources, pre-paid college tuition, paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birthing mothers and six weeks for adoptive parents. Additional perks include financial counseling services, 401(k) plans with company match options, stock ownership opportunities, childcare assistance programs as well as support for parents of children with special needs.
The company provides various services including online shopping platforms both in-person and online; delivery services covering fresh produce; media distribution channels; devices such as Alexa or Fire TV; cloud solutions through Amazon Web Services (AWS); logistics operations alongside customer service offerings; entertainment content available via platforms like Amazon Originals or Prime Video along with Audible.
