Amazon is seeking a Sr. Program Manager, Merchandising & Field Branding to define and drive the overarching program strategy for Amazon Leo's merchandise function. This role owns strategic direction across the full merchandise portfolio while leading high-visibility programs that require executive-level communication and leadership review. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing complex global vendor ecosystems, including external Field Service stakeholders worldwide, and has a proven track record of scaling programs through influence, operational rigor, and data-driven decision-making.

As the Sr. Program Manager, Merchandising & Field Branding for Leo, you will set the multi-year program strategy and own end-to-end execution accountability. This spans workflow architecture and vendor governance through leadership business reviews and global installer merch branding. You'll partner directly with Leo's leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders to define program direction, resolve ambiguity, and deliver scalable branded experiences globally.

Key job responsibilities

Program Strategy & Vision
• Define and own the multi-year program strategy for Leo merchandise, aligning with broader Amazon Leo business goals
• Establish the strategic framework, goals, and success metrics for the entire merchandise function
• Translate executive priorities into actionable program roadmaps and resource plans
• Build and continuously improve scalable systems and SOPs to support global employee, installer, and customer merchandise deliveries

Financial Management & Procurement
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with production vendors and suppliers
• Manage procurement processes including opening and tracking purchase orders (POs)
• Own budget planning, forecasting, and ongoing budget management for all merchandise programs
• Track financial performance against budget and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Ensure compliance with Amazon's procurement and financial policies

Merch Production & Execution
• Translate creative concepts from Leo's internal creative team into production-ready specifications
• Manage approved production vendors to ensure design integrity and brand consistency
• Support development and execution of bespoke merchandise drops and special edition releases
• Manage production timelines and ensure on-time delivery of all merchandise programs
• Review product samples and prototypes, providing clear recommendations and answering questions from stakeholders

Global Vendor & Field Service Stakeholder Management
• Serve as the primary strategic relationship owner for external production vendors, suppliers, and global Field Service stakeholders who support the installer merch branding program
• Build and manage a global ecosystem of Field Service partners and vendors-establishing governance structures, SLAs, and escalation paths across multiple geographies
• Oversee quality control and brand consistency standards across all external Field Service partners executing installer merch branding in the field
• Drive issue resolution for production delays, quality failures, field execution gaps, or cross-border delivery challenges at scale

Logistics & Fulfillment
• Oversee end-to-end logistics for packaging, shipment planning, delivery workflows, and inventory management tied to demand forecasting
• Optimize Amazon's logistics platform with Leo-specific customizations for efficiency and on-time fulfillment
• Track program performance against KPIs; use data to measure quality, customer satisfaction, and cost optimization opportunities

Leadership Reviews & Governance
• Own and present business reviews for Leo senior leadership and Amazon executives, including quarterly and annual program reviews
• Synthesize performance data, risks, and recommendations into clear executive narratives; surface issues before they escalate
• Maintain program documentation, escalation frameworks, and decision logs; lead cross-functional alignment across creative, marketing, and stakeholders

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 6+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience

- 5+ years of developing and managing acquisition marketing or channel programs experience

- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements

- Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)

- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs

- Experience developing and executing campaigns across a multitude of timezones and languages

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience driving direction and alignment with large cross-functional teams and agency partners

- Experience designing and executing joint marketing plans with strategic alliance partners with global footprint

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, WA, BELLEVUE - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually