The Senior Program Manager will operate with significant independence in ambiguous environments where the business problem, technical solution, or program strategy may not yet be well-defined. This role will partner with senior leaders across Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Finance Operations, Legal, and Technology to bring clarity, align stakeholders, and deliver complex initiatives from concept through launch and long-term sustainment. This is a strategic and tactical role that will both shape the direction of programs and drive the day-to-day execution required to deliver results.
Successful candidates will have deep experience in Finance (specifically Tax and/or Accounting) as well as demonstrated strength in at least one of the following disciplines, with the ability to bridge across both:
- Program Management
- Technology / Systems Implementation
Key job responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of complex, cross-functional tax programs - from strategy definition through delivery - spanning multiple teams and organizations across Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Finance Operations, Legal, and Engineering.
- Define program strategy and success metrics in ambiguous environments where the business problem or solution may not yet be well-defined; bring structure and clarity to undefined spaces.
- Influence resource allocation, team priorities, and technology decisions by building data-driven business cases for Directors and VPs; negotiate trade-offs between short-term delivery and long-term scalability.
- Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups with competing priorities; lead the resolution of contentious cross-organizational issues and proactively mitigate risks before they become roadblocks.
- Streamline and eliminate unnecessary processes; create scalable mechanisms that increase delivery speed and predictability. Serve as a force multiplier.
- Mentor and develop junior program managers; raise the bar on program management practices within the organization.
About the team
Global Tax PMO's vision is to be the recognized strategic enabler that transforms Amazon's most complex operational tax challenges into flawless execution with certainty, predictability and seamless delivery.
We execute the Tax department's highest priority global and regional programs that require transformational, strategic program management across multiple Amazon teams. We focus on non-repetitive, complex tax initiatives that demand cross-functional collaboration, strategic oversight, and risk management to ensure tax requirements are sufficiently met while driving long-term operational excellence.
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
- Knowledge of general AI tools
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
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.
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
