Program Manager III, Quick Commerce, Speed Services, Japan
Amazon is hiring a Program Manager III, Quick Commerce, Speed Services, Japan in Tokyo, Japan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Excel, program management and cross functional leadership.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 21,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
- The role was posted within the past two weeks.
AI in this role
Drive cross-functional quick commerce and speed services programs across geographies to optimize throughput and capacity.
Key job responsibilities
- Define and manage the lifecycle of cross-functional programs, including mission, vision, objectives, and measurable success criteria, while driving alignment across teams and stakeholders.
- Analyze data and key metrics to identify trends, surface risks, and inform program decisions that improve efficiency and deliver quantifiable business results.
- Lead stakeholder discussions to align priorities, resolve conflicting perspectives, and make crisp trade-off decisions that keep programs on track.
- Write clear program narratives and status communications, presenting progress, trade-offs, and recommendations to directors and senior leaders.
- Identify process improvements and reduce dependencies across teams, streamlining execution and removing barriers that slow delivery or impact the customer experience.
Key Deliverables:
Own Building Requirement Specification for all sites.
Own incremental throughput per site over different planning cycles and reviews.
Own IB capacity and OB capacity utilization.
Own ops cost FC.
A day in the life
You will start your morning reviewing program metrics and adjusting priorities based on the latest data. Throughout the day, you will partner with engineering, operations, and business teams to remove blockers and drive decisions. You will draft program documents, prepare updates for leadership, and mentor fellow program managers. Expect to navigate ambiguity regularly, balancing long-term strategy with the tactical work needed to keep initiatives moving forward.
About the team
Our team is focused on delivering programs that improve the experience for Amazon customers worldwide. We work across organizational boundaries, partnering with product, technology, and operations teams to solve problems that matter at scale. We value clear thinking, collaboration, and a willingness to challenge assumptions in pursuit of better outcomes. This is a great opportunity to join a group where your contributions will be visible and your growth as a program leader will be supported.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Preferred qualifications
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
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How we rate this
Program Manager III, Quick Commerce, Speed Services, Japan at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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