DESCRIPTION

The Program Manager will have oversight of AWS expansions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and will be responsible for driving effective people, processes, and technological improvements to achieve organizational goals and deliver results.

Primary areas of responsibility include:

• Ownership and implementation of AWS expansions into new and emerging markets
• Partner with key counterparts across geographies to launch initiatives in a scalable and cost effective manner
• Develop a solid understanding of Amazon's Finance Operations systems and processes
• Define and implement standards for business integration program management
• Translate complex business requirements into functional designs
• Oversee comprehensive testing of systems changes and development of standard operating procedures, process documentation and performance metrics
• Manage process transitions/implementations across multiple functions and geographies
• Motivate and influence business, operational and technical teams to ensure that best practices are followed and implemented
• Identify, assess, track and mitigate risks at multiple levels
• Proactively monitor program performance to identify, address and prevent potential issues
• Address barriers through problem solving, communication and active coordination with stakeholders
• Drive effective teamwork, communication collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities

Base pay for this position starts from EUR 2000 gross per month and salary depends on the skills and requirements, there will be further pay components such as a sign on bonus and the eligibility to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in USA. Company benefits apply subject to further terms, including annual membership in medical clinic, life insurance, retirement pension, meal voucher card, career development.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects and programs with tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in Finance Operations (AR preferred, AP or accounting)
• 3+ years of experience in process definition, having taken a process from concept to execution
• Prior experience in a Program Management or Project Management role on a global scale
• Previous experience supporting Finance projects
• PMP or willingness to obtain certification
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to travel (infrequently)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• International experience at a multinational organization a plus
• Experience with complex problem solving using Lean / Six Sigma techniques a plus
• Independent and entrepreneurial style showing the ability to work with minimal direction in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• B2B industry experience a plus