Amazon Japan G. K.

Logistics

ProgramManager,CentralOperations

$9500–14000k ~AI est. Tokyo, Japan FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Program Manager, Central Operations at Amazon Japan G. K.. Skills: Program management, Process improvement, Operations management. Understand business problems. Understand automation limitations”

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years program management experience, 3+ years CMMS program experience, 3+ years maintenance planner/scheduler experience, 3+ years advanced Microsoft Word and Excel, Speak, write, and read fluently in English

Nice to Have

Knowledge of Lean principles, Knowledge of DMAIC methodology, Experience in MS Access, Experience in SQL, Experience in requirement gathering, Ability to write clear requirement document, Experience with MHS installation, Experience with MHS operation, Experience with MHS maintenance, Experience working in analytical environment, Experience using Microsoft Projects software, Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese

What You'll Do.

Understand business problems

Understand automation limitations

Understand scaling factors

Understand reasons behind leadership decisions

Manage multiple projects

Manage multiple tasks

Influence internal business partners

Negotiate with internal business partners

Communicate with internal business partners

Oversee gaps between teams

Oversee gaps between processes

Oversee gaps between systems

Ensure critical path timelines are met

Understand resource needs

Make project prioritization visible

Solve complex problems

Build analytical solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Operations teams; Product teams; Engineering teams; Other analysts; BI engineers; Cross-functional teams

Process & Methodology

Program management, Project management

Full Job Description

Central Operations refers to a new approach in Amazon Logistics (AMZL) to define a scalable solution to run the increasingly complex and growing last mile delivery network. Central Operations is a key strategic initiative with a vision to transform the way AMZL executes route planning, scheduling, on-road management and last mile delivery. We are looking for a Program Manager to join the team and drive improvement in processes and technology used within the operational team. This person will have a strong ability to excel and develop in new teams with a high degree of ambiguity. Key job responsibilities - Seek to understand business problems, automation limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions and reasons behind leadership decisions - Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal business partners - Oversee gaps between teams, processes and systems - Identify and mitigate risks (before they become roadblocks) - Ensure critical path timelines are met, resource needs are understood and project prioritization is visible to senior leadership - Work closely with operations, product teams and engineering teams to root cause and solve complex problems related to increasing capability and reliability of our systems - Partnering with other analysts and BI engineers in planning and analytics to build analytical solutions to deliver on business goals Basic Qualifications: - 2+ years of program or project management experience - 3+ years of Computerized Maintenance Management System program experience - 3+ years of maintenance planner/scheduler in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or distribution industries experience - 3+ years of advanced Microsoft Word and Excel experience - Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) full time experience - Speak, write, and read fluently in English Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology - Experience in

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