Amazon

Sr. Program Manager, III

Amazon$115K — $160K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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
  • 2+ years of driving process improvements experience (preferred)
  • Master's degree or MBA in relevant fields (preferred)
  • Knowledge of general AI tools (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Define program mission, vision, and objectives with success criteria and metrics
  • Drive cross-functional alignment through stakeholder discussions
  • Manage non-transactional audit processes and deliver findings
  • Represent the team in regulatory discussions and partner engagements
  • Define and drive the risk assessment program, ensuring effective controls are in place
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to keep programs on track
  • Analyze data for program strategy and communicate insights to leadership
  • Partner with engineering and business teams to enhance processes and eliminate bottlenecks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Mental Health Support and EAP
  • Option for Supplemental life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Full Job Description
Have you ever thought about what it takes to detect and prevent fraudulent purchases among hundreds of millions of e-Commerce transactions in different countries? What would you do to create a trusted marketplace where millions of buyers and sellers can safely transact online? What kinds of processes and systems would you build to maximize customer satisfaction? Amazon is seeking a Manager who is passionate about process improvements, has strong bias for action and experience leading cross functional and global teams.

Buyer Risk Prevention (BRP) designs and builds the software systems, risk models and operational processes that minimize risk and maximize trust in Amazon. Not only do we protect all aspects of the Amazon shopping experience, we also deliver services to large and small merchants hosted on the Amazon platform. In addition, we evaluate new business opportunities from across the company to determine how we can minimize the risk associated with new initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced Manager that will lead the Buyer Compliance, Risk Assessments, and Audits vertical for the Payment Risk organization. Within this role, you will oversee a team of Program and Risk Managers that will support the Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM) and Know Your Customer (KYC) verticals for the Gift Card (GC) and Business 2 Business (B2B) cohorts WW. Additionally, you will operate at the intersection of fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, and customer experience. Ensuring Amazon maintains trust and regulatory adherence across global markets for regulated products.

Key job responsibilities

- Define program mission, vision, and objectives while developing clear success criteria and metrics to measure progress and outcomes for the Buyer Compliance Program.

- Drive cross-functional alignment by facilitating discussions with stakeholders across teams and organizations, ensuring crisp decision-making and shared understanding of priorities.

-Manage the non-transactional audit space - scoping, executing, and delivering audit findings with clear recommendations.

-Represent the team in regulatory discussions and external partner engagements as needed.

-Drive the risk assessment program, including defining risk frameworks, identifying gaps, and ensuring appropriate controls are in place. This involves leveraging our launch acceleration risk assessment framework, but also managing manual risk assessments as needed.

- Identify and mitigate risks proactively, solve ambiguous problems, and manage dependencies to keep programs on track and reduce exposure to common failure modes.

- Analyze data to inform program strategy, regularly review metrics for visibility, and communicate progress and recommendations through effective narratives to directors and vice presidents.

- Partner with engineering and business teams to determine project prioritization, streamline processes, and eliminate bottlenecks that slow innovation or degrade the customer experience.

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

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, CA, San Diego - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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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
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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