Workforce Development Program Manager III, Reliability & Engineering Maintenance Strategic Workforce Development (SWD) Team

<strong>Description<br><br></strong>Application deadline: Jan 27, 2026<br><br>Are you passionate about creating, implementing, and driving the strategy to develop the workforce of the future? Do you want manage programs focused on improving the internal and external talent slate for an essential Amazon support team? The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) Strategic Workforce Development Team uses data, research and internal and external partnerships to craft workforce development solutions focused on building robust talent pipelines to meet RME’s current, emerging, and future needs.<br><br>As a Strategic Workforce Development (SWD) Program Manager you will proactively identify mechanisms, process improvements, programs and partnerships which will improve Amazon RME operations and the employment outcomes for current and future Amazonians.<br><br>The SWD Program Manager will lead programs supporting Amazonians globally. This includes identifying key initiatives, developing project roadmaps, engaging vendors, internal and external partners, developing proposals, identifying and scoping data and metric requirements, and managing key stakeholder communications. This role will work directly with multiple internal businesses, technology, finance, operations, vendors, and partner teams.<br><br>Key job responsibilities<br><br>Identifying, developing, executing, and managing project plans<br><br>Influencing key stakeholders throughout the evolution of a project or program<br><br>Stakeholder management and communication<br><br>Documenting and communicating results to senior leaders<br><br>Interpreting data for a non-technical audience<br><br>Develop strong relationships and have the ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders/partners across diverse roles and levels.<br><br>Partner with multiple stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements for execution<br><br>A day in the life<br><br>A Day in the Life of a SWD Program Manager<br><br>While you will always strive towards one goal - delighting customers - no two days will be the same. Due to the scope and impact of this role, you will continuously find new problems to solve and be required to partner with teams across the globe to deliver innovative workforce development programs within the project timeline and budget.<br><br><strong>About The Team<br><br></strong>The Reliability & Engineering Maintenance (RME) Strategic Workforce Development Team attracts, educates, and develops our workforce. We leverage science and technology as the cornerstone to support and maintain a global infrastructure. We champion organizational change when structural complexity inhibits efficient delivery of our strategic goals.<br><br><strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> 6+ years of program or project management experience</li><li> Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements</li><li> Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> 4+ years of driving process improvements experience</li><li> Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field<br><br></li></ul>Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br><br>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.<br><br>The base salary range for this position is listed below. For salaried roles, your Amazon package will include listed sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock.<br><br>Colorado $115,600 - $160,000 annually<br><br>National $104,100 - $185,000 annually<br><br><br><strong>Company</strong> - Amazon Operations Services US LLC - C39<br><br>Job ID: A3124057

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