Amazon

Sr. Program Manager, Launch, Prime Air

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of program or project management experience
  • Proficient in using data and metrics for improvement
  • Experience owning program strategy and communicating with senior leadership
  • 2+ years of experience in driving process improvements
  • 3+ years of field site launch experience with comfort in active construction environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end launch management for Prime Air sites from pre-construction to operational readiness
  • Identify and manage risks, blockers, and launch forecasts effectively
  • Align timelines and dependencies with cross-functional internal and external teams
  • Report status, risks, and changes to leadership with clarity
  • Support travel to launch sites and related meetings, possibly up to 50% of the time

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
With operations already underway across multiple locations and an ambitious expansion ahead, we are seeking an experienced Sr. Program Manager to lead complex site launches from pre-construction through operational readiness. In this role, you will own the end-to-end launch plan for assigned sites, manage the risks and dependencies that stand between the current state and a successful launch, and drive continuous improvement of the launch process as Prime Air scales its revolutionary delivery system.

You will be responsible for translating business intent into ambiguous, complex real-world environments, proactively identifying and mitigating risks before they threaten a launch date, and engaging stakeholders across the organization to keep sites on plan while balancing the competing priorities of best practice and rapid expansion. This role requires sound judgment in ambiguous environments, strong business acumen, and an exceptional bias for action. You are an effective written and verbal communicator and can navigate competing priorities across a complex organization with high visibility to customers and stakeholders.

Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities

Serve as the primary launch manager for assigned Prime Air sites, owning end-to-end delivery from pre-construction through operational readiness

Manage program risk: identify, track, and drive mitigation of risks and blockers across construction, staffing, and readiness workstreams, maintaining an accurate launch forecast

Lead cross-functional business and operations teams, aligning timelines and dependencies across internal and external stakeholders

Report program status, risk, and change control to leadership with clear, decision-ready communication

Support up to 50% travel to launch sites and internal meetings

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

- 3+ years of field site launch experience, with comfort navigating active construction sites and interacting directly with GCs and trades

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 Francisco - 127,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

USA, GA, Atlanta - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, NC, Charlotte - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, NJ, Jersey City - 127,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually

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

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Amazon Careers

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