Senior Programme Manager, Electric Vehicles

OverviewSenior Programme Manager (Fixed Term Contract) for Electric Vehicles within the Global Fleet and Products (GFP) team.This 12-month contract role involves pioneering new ways of thinking, designing and delivering, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, conducting research and analysis, and aligning with the long-term business vision.The GFP team's mission is to provide vehicles and services that enable Amazon to delight customers with last-mile operations.This role is accountable for owning product strategy for electric vehicles (EV) across Europe, evaluating current and new EVs, setting up testing and evaluation processes, designing the strategy for new products and partnerships around EVs, and establishing roadmaps with auto OEM partners.Key job responsibilitiesDefine, prioritize and plan Electric Vehicle programmes/projects.Generate buy-in for the EU EV product vision with leadership and partner teams.Manage programme execution and ensure project delivery meets required quality and target dates.Work cross functionally with R&D, operations, and other product management functions.Partner with a wide range of third party partners, including legacy OEMs and startups.Navigate innovative technologies to futureproof AMZL last mile fleet.Create the vision and product roadmap to integrate new technologies into existing platforms.Own a full programme budget.Drive continuous improvement throughout the full lifecycle of EVs, leveraging in-field learnings.A day in the lifeAs a Senior Programme Manager, you'll drive and manage the implementation of creative, data-driven change in Amazon, leading improvement projects and programmes.You'll use strategic thinking to define and implement an efficient project plan.Senior Programme Managers have significant responsibilities, and you'll deal with complex challenges with creativity, innovation, and leadership.With a responsibility extending beyond process improvements, you could also contribute to improving other areas of the business, like diversity, equity, and inclusion.About the teamAmazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles last mile delivery duties in partnership with third-party distribution businesses.We utilise creative thinking and continuous improvement initiatives to get millions of physical products into the hands of our customers.Our goal is to make our customers' delivery experience as smooth as possible and roll out global delivery solutions for our newest concepts, like Amazon Fresh, Prime Now and Amazon Restaurants.There are two sides to what we do.Our under-the-roof associates process millions of products for dispatch to delivery teams, with a focus on operations and 24/7 shifts in most locations.Our on-the-road team works with Amazon Flex, a network of delivery contractors, and we continually raise the bar for customer experience with new, innovative delivery services and technologies.Basic QualificationsA degree.Relevant experience in Operations/Supply Chain/Automotive Engineering or Product Management Leadership roles.Experience dealing and negotiating with suppliers at all levels.Proficiency with tools/systems to analyze data including Excel, or other data management systems.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree.Relevant experience with auto OEM or start-up/tier one supplier.Relevant experience with electric vehicle product management/engineering and/or testing.Relevant experience communicating with and influencing a range of stakeholders including senior management.Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions.Experience leading new or start-up related projects where processes will need to be defined, implemented and iterated.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer.We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.Protecting your privacy and the security 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