Amazon

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

Amazon • $115K — $160K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of program or project management experience
  • Demonstrated experience in data-driven decision making
  • Proven program strategy ownership and end-to-end delivery
  • Expertise in selection strategy, category management, or space planning
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SQL or Microsoft Access
  • Strong history of cross-functional collaboration and process improvement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to liaise with diverse teams
  • Strong understanding of customer behavior

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement market-driven selection strategies using various analytical approaches
  • Automate processes and implement AI tools for operational efficiency
  • Coordinate updates and communicate across stakeholders, including leadership
  • Collaborate with teams in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple time zones
  • Ensure accountability for selection health from strategy to optimization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs and Mental Health Support
Full Job Description
This Sr Program Manager role will lead critical workstreams including selection analysis and optimization, banner assortment strategy, and selection governance across 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. You will ensure end-to-end accountability for selection health, from initial strategy and category planning through ongoing optimization, leveraging shared metrics and dashboards across banners

The ideal candidate combines strong business and product sense with a solid understanding of technical concepts. You can think strategically, analyze data, influence without authority, and provide strong customer service support. You must thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, analytical talent, ability to influence, and exceptional communication skills are essential to success in this role.

Key job responsibilities
• Develop and execute location and format-driven selection strategies using competitor benchmarking, capacity inputs, sales analysis, and market data to inform market-specific selection across banners, both online and physical stores
• Drive automation and leverage AI Tools to simplify processes and improve operational efficiency
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and communicate program updates with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership reviews
• Drive automation and leverage AI tools to simplify selection planning processes and improve operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver results in an ambitious, fast-paced environment, working across many time zones

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 with selection strategy, category management, or space planning

- Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with Microsoft Access or SQL

- 5+ years experience in business roles requiring data analysis, process improvements, creative problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration

- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams

- Passionate and knowledgeable about customer behavior

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Familiarity with databases and SQL

- Experience leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency

- Ability to analyze data quantitatively and use customer research, data and metrics to back up assumptions and identify opportunities

- Experience creating and/or improving operational processes across teams and stakeholders, with bias toward automation

- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results

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, NY, New York - 127,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, AUSTIN - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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

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Amazon Careers

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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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