What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Senior Trade Strategy, Global Trade Services position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is looking for a talented Program Manager, Senior Trade Strategy to build import and export risk management solutions for growing international businesses. You will support these businesses from the prototype phase of new products and technology through global launch by executing on a broad range of global trade compliance matters. In executing this role, you will work directly with internal legal, logistics, supply chain, tax, transfer pricing, finance, and engineering teams, Amazon’s global network of trade and compliance teams, and a variety of external Amazon partners.
As a Sr. Trade Strategy, PM, you will be responsible for managing the life-cycle of complex cross-functional risk programs across Amazon organizations independently. You will define the risk programs, set objectives, and drive improvements to your space that are quantified with metrics. In executing your program, you will partner with internal and external stakeholders including business teams, public policy, trade legal and regulators to interpret and apply regulations to business processes. You will oversee the rollout of controls and audits, including testing and measuring their effectiveness. Your solutions will be flexible and capable of scaling across various customized technologies, business models/supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes.
In building risk programs, the Sr. Trade Compliance PM will draw from their strong subject matter expertise in classification, valuation, country of origin, special trade programs and export controls. You will stay informed on regulations and technologies relevant to your space and bring them into your risk management programs. You will also draw from your strong program management skills, presenting organized plans that clearly articulate the problem statement, the recommended solution and milestones along the way. You will clearly identify timelines and owners, and drive progress at the appropriate speed to reduce risk to some of the world's most cutting-edge technology teams.
To successfully build your trade compliance solutions across cross-functional teams, you will earn trust with stakeholders by learning about and understanding their business lines and products. You will drive alignment by providing near and long term considerations and impacts, and highlight recommended trade-offs and priorities. When confronted with discordant views, you will drive the best way forward and build consensus.
In making decisions, you will act quickly to balance risk and customer experience. You will test assumptions by getting feedback from the right input providers across the company and reviewing metrics and benchmarks. You will work with business intelligence engineers and technology teams to design, build and track key performance indicators and systems.
The Sr. Trade Strategy, PM will be responsible for communicating risks, proposals, regulatory updates and strategies to internal and external stakeholders in meetings and documents. Clear and compelling communication is critical to success in this role.
As a leader within the Global Trade Services team, you will help to develop and hire team capabilities and mentor and train colleagues. You will embody the Amazon Leadership Principles and lead with empathy and good judgement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6 years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
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.
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 $109,000/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.
Salary : $109,000 - $185,000
