Houston, TX, 77007, USA
6 days ago
Sr. Manager, GPO PMO Leader, Strategy, Integration & Engagement
Description At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. The Program Management Office (PMO) Leader, reporting to the Director of Strategy, Integration & Engagement, is responsible for designing the framework and governance to deliver Global Procurement Organization's (GPO) large-scale and cross-collaboration projects, programs, and portfolios. Overseeing a team of program managers, this role leads cross-GPO pillar strategic initiatives, while driving project performance enhancements and process optimization. The PMO Leader collaborates closely with GPO Leaders, sponsors, partners, and stakeholders at all organizational levels to architect and realize comprehensive global improvement strategies aligned with business objectives. Additionally, this role partners with GPO Pillar single-threaded leaders (STLs) to ensure successful project outcomes, including the creation and execution of a GPO Program Management Forum, to enable the delivery of GPO's vision and strategic imperatives. Key job responsibilities Candidates must have: • Strong understanding of performance improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and change management is required. •Demonstrated leadership with proven ability of bringing multiple complex projects to successful completion is required. •Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams. •Experience defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics. •Experience building processes, project planning, and schedules. •Experience using PM tools (i.e., Asana, MS Project, etc.). •Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements. •Approximately 30% travel Basic Qualifications - 10+ years of team management experience - Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications - Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization - PMP certificate Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $225,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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