Description Amazon is looking for a Sr. Design Program Manager with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own and execute strategic, cross-functional operations and technology projects on the Amazon Transportation Operations Management (TOM) team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and execute strategies for our logistics footprint and related infrastructure. This role requires scoping multiple large cross-functional projects, managing project timelines, and communicating to senior management on status, risks, and process changes. This role will also be responsible for site plan reviews, updates to design standards, and enabling documentation to gain stakeholder buy-in and guiding new design standards through the change management process. This role will require approximately 25% travel within the United States and Canada. Key job responsibilities • Coordinate with cross-functional project teams, planning and organizing, and executing complex projects across multiple organizations and stakeholders to enable the launch of new projects and processes • Demonstrate performance that serves as a model of excellence establishing design best practices, business requirements, design team collaboration, and stakeholder alignment • Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely incorporation once approved • Provide technical direction in accordance to established design parameters for multiple projects in various locations simultaneously • Develop design standards that meet or exceed our quality requirements, drive value engineering and standardization of civil site plans, while reviewing yard designs to ensure conformance with current and future operational needs, including autonomous vehicle compatibility and emerging technologies in yard operations, and maintain alignment with standard specifications • Conduct pre-construction reviews to evaluate and approve site-specific drawings, ensuring compliance with yard design standards and assessing proposed deviations • Participate in or lead road-to-launch meetings to build positive, collaborative partnerships among SMEs, team members, stakeholders and field leaders and associates to complete all required tasks to ensure successful new launches throughout the TOM organization • Prepare team performance reports for weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews that distill key metrics and provide insights into recommended strategies • Serve as lead for consolidating and creating change request and design change request to influence network improvements in safety and operations for our customers • Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%. About the team Our Yard Infrastructure Management team is at the forefront of operational excellence. We're passionate about creating sustainable, innovative infrastructure solutions that transform how logistics networks function. By joining us, you'll be part of a collaborative group dedicated to pushing the boundaries of transportation design, construction and efficiency. 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 - Bachelor's degree - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management - Demonstrated track record of independently performing project and program management across cross-functional teams in an extremely fast paced environment that has a high degree of ambiguity - 5+ years of experience in complex technical project management (commercial / industrial / logistics) projects from design phase through implementation and operation with proven ability to design workable solutions and drive successful implementation - Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers, develop basic business case financial projections and create performance metrics - Experience in software programs (Bluebeam, BIM360, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite) - Ability to travel up to 25%, within United States and Canada. Preferred Qualifications - PMP certificate - Master's degree - Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management - Active Professional Engineering or Architectural License - Experience managing and delivering development programs for transportation infrastructure across multiple locations - 5+ years of experience operating within at least two disciplines, which could consist of Design & Engineering, Owner’s Representation, Commercial Development, or Engineering & Design - Strong knowledge of industry standards, building codes, transportation industry benchmarking and regulatory requirements Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.