Amazon

Program Manager - Central Selection , WWGS (Worldwide Grocery Stores)

Amazon$80K — $97K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of program or project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or equivalent professional experience
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience using data for decision-making, with proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional documentation and presentations

Responsibilities

  • Partner with category management and operations teams to support selection decisions
  • Lead cross-functional coordination for selection initiatives, managing timelines and deliverables
  • Conduct selection analysis to identify assortment gaps and optimization opportunities
  • Build and maintain selection governance processes and tracking mechanisms
  • Support ad hoc selection projects requiring structured coordination
  • Develop project tracking mechanisms and reporting cadences for program visibility
  • Collaborate with selection platforms and technology teams for data integrity

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Access to mental health support and counseling services
Full Job Description
This role will support critical workstreams including selection analysis and optimization, banner assortment strategy, and selection governance across grocery banners. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, can translate complex merchandising problems into structured program plans, and is energized by the pace of grocery retail.

Key job responsibilities
• Partner with stakeholders across category management, in-stock, merchandising, and operations teams to support selection decisions that align with banner strategy and customer needs across WWGS grocery banners.
• Lead cross-functional coordination for selection initiatives, managing complex stakeholder workstreams, aligning timelines, and ensuring deliverables are tracked and communicated across teams.
• Conduct selection analysis to identify assortment gaps, overlap risks, and optimization opportunities, translating findings into clear recommendations for leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Build and maintain scalable processes and mechanisms for selection governance, including frameworks for tracking program health, surfacing risks, and escalating blockers with clear data and recommended actions.
• Support ad hoc selection projects, providing flexible program management support for emerging business needs and cross-functional initiatives that require structured coordination.
• Develop project tracking mechanisms and reporting cadences that provide visibility into program status, key milestones, and dependencies across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Work closely with selection platforms and technology teams to ensure data integrity and operational alignment in support of evidence-based assortment planning.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 1+ years of program or project management experience

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience using data to inform decisions, including comfort with Excel or Google Sheets for analysis and reporting.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear documentation and present to cross-functional stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in grocery retail, CPG, merchandising, or supply chain environments.

- Familiarity with selection management systems, assortment planning tools, or retail technology platforms.

- Experience leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and drive operational efficiencies

- Proficiency in SQL or business intelligence tools such as QuickSight for building dashboards and monitoring program health.

- Experience working cross-functionally across multiple teams or business units, particularly in contexts requiring alignment of competing priorities and complex stakeholder landscapes.

- PMP certification or equivalent project management training.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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