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Sr. Program Manager, Capital Planning , Amazon Last Mile

Amazon • $115K — $160K *
Bellevue, WA 98006In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of program or project management experience
  • Proficiency in using data and metrics for improvement
  • Experience in owning program strategy and delivering results to senior leadership
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2+ years experience in driving process improvements (preferred)
  • Master's degree or MBA in relevant field (preferred)
  • Familiarity with AI tools (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end OP budget planning and guidance cycles
  • Aggregate development costs across business lines for budget inputs
  • Produce benchmark analyses with Finance for capital planning
  • Own and manage the Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) process
  • Engage cross-functional points of contact to assemble CAR packages
  • Monitor portfolio-wide cost posture and escalate cost anomalies
  • Drive standardization and improvements in CAR creation processes

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Employee assistance programs and mental health support
Full Job Description
The SCALE (Strategic Capital, Asset Lifecycle, and Expansions) organization within Amazon Last Mile is seeking a Sr. Program Manager, Capital Planning to join our Capital & Construction Business Operations (CCBO) team.

This role will own the end-to-end capital approval process for Last Mile's development portfolio - from OP budget planning through Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) creation and approval routing. You will be the connective tissue between senior leadership, construction execution teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring capital is approved efficiently and with the strategic context leadership needs to make informed decisions as we scale Amazon's delivery network.

Key job responsibilities

Key Job Responsibilities

OP Budget Planning & Guidance Cycles
• Lead OP1/OP2 and quarterly guidance cycles end-to-end, including timelines, stakeholder coordination, and estimation
• Build budget inputs by aggregating development costs across business lines (AMZL, RSR) by building type and design configuration
• Produce benchmark analyses and coordinate with Finance on averages and variance bridging
• Develop written OP/Guidance narrative documents for leadership review, providing strategic context alongside the numbers

Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs)
• Own and manage the CAR process end-to-end for new development CARs (Real Estate, Land, Pre-Construction, Construction, Startup)
• Maintain and continuously improve CAR Funding Templates and standardized white paper formats
• Engage cross-functional POCs (Real Estate, Pre-Construction, Construction, Finance) and assemble comprehensive CAR packages
• Lead CAR scheduling, doc reviews, leadership presentations, and action item follow-ups
• Route CARs through Amazon Approvals and manage the full approval lifecycle

Cost Stewardship & Tracking
• Maintain a macro-level schedule lookahead across the portfolio to inform planning cycles and resource allocation
• Monitor portfolio-wide cost posture from OP through CAR
• Serve as a quality gate on cost accuracy at each CAR milestone prior to submission
• Identify and escalate cost outliers or trends requiring leadership attention
• Contribute to WBR/MBR reporting on capital approval metrics and portfolio health

Process & Continuous Improvement
• Build repeatable processes to improve CAR creation efficiency, including AI-powered automation via QuickSight
• Drive standardization across business units to enable consistent processes and shared best practices
• Measure and report on CAR cycle-time KPIs (OP-to-CAR accuracy, on-time delivery, revision rates)

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

- Bachelor's degree

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

- Knowledge of general AI tools

- Experience designing, implementing, and scaling upskilling, apprenticeship, or workforce development programs across large-scale operations or corporate environments, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions

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, TN, Nashville - 104,100.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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