Program Manager, Amazon Now - UAE
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Amazon is seeking an experienced Program Manager to help scale its operations network through the launch of new facilities and expansion initiatives across the UAE. The role involves leading end-to-end delivery of expansion projects, managing stakeholders, and driving process improvements.
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Description
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- Amazon is seeking an experienced Program Manager to help scale our operations network through the launch of new facilities and expansion initiatives across the UAE.
- This role offers the opportunity to lead complex, high-visibility programs that directly impact customer experience, business growth, and operational excellence.
- As a Program Manager, you will own end-to-end delivery of expansion projects from site selection and design through construction, launch readiness, and operational handover.
- You will work across multiple stakeholder groups including operations, engineering, finance, procurement, real estate, technology, and external partners to deliver new facilities safely, on time, and within budget.
- This role requires strong program management skills, the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders across different functions, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly.
- Key job responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of network expansion and launch programs, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Develop project plans, launch schedules, governance mechanisms, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Partner with operations, engineering, finance, procurement, technology, and real estate teams to define requirements and ensure successful project execution.
- Manage external vendors, consultants, contractors, and service providers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track project performance through data, metrics, and reporting mechanisms, identifying risks and driving corrective actions when required.
- Own stakeholder communication, providing clear updates on milestones, dependencies, financial performance, risks, and launch readiness.
- Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives to improve launch speed, reduce cost, and increase scalability across markets.
- Support business planning activities including capital planning, budget forecasting, resource planning, and long-term network expansion strategies.
- Conduct site visits and audits to validate project progress, operational readiness, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
- Build scalable tools, mechanisms, and operating models that enable efficient execution of future expansion programs.
- A day in the life
- As a Program Manager, your primary focus will be delivering expansion and launch projects that help Amazon grow its operational footprint across the UAE.
- A typical day may include reviewing project milestones, coordinating with stakeholders, resolving execution risks, and tracking launch readiness activities.
- You will work closely with operations, engineering, finance, procurement, and external partners to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- You will regularly analyze performance metrics, drive process improvements, and communicate progress, risks, and key decisions to senior leaders.
- Success in this role comes from balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution and delivering results.
- About the team
- In the Amazon Now team, you will be part of a high-velocity, high-visibility group responsible for launching programs that unlock new growth and capabilities for Amazon globally.
- You’ll have the opportunity to build new processes, shape how we scale, and make a measurable difference.
- Working from UAE, you will collaborate with global teams, drive significant impact, and help elevate Amazon’s capabilities in a market of strategic importance.**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**
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- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Bachelor's degree in BI, finance, engineering, statistics, computer science, mathematics, finance or equivalent quantitative field
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- 3+ years of delivering cross functional projects experience
- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing own tasks and those of other team members for multiple projects
Preferred Qualifications
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- PMP certificate
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership
- 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.
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