Sr Program Manager , Sub-Saharan Africa

Amazon

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

DESCRIPTIONAre you ready to join a dynamic organization committed to fostering transformative growth in South Africa? Do you thrive on driving positive change across diverse populations and influencing senior leaders towards measurable business impact? If you're energized by these challenges, we invite you to explore the Senior Program Manager position with Amazon in South Africa.We are seeking an experienced and influential Senior Program Manager to spearhead Amazon's strategic initiatives under the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE). This pivotal role demands strategic acumen, problem-solving prowess, and a knack for developing value-driven strategies.As a Senior Program Manager, you'll chart the course for our program vision and roadmap, delving into Amazon's processes to identify areas for improvement. Your responsibilities will span a spectrum of activities, from crafting frameworks and self-service tools to leading in-person development sessions and providing tailored consultation as needed. Crucially, you'll keep a finger on the pulse of progress, communicating outcomes to senior leadership and adjusting strategies as necessary.This role calls for a blend of analytical rigor, stakeholder engagement, and leadership finesse. You'll collaborate closely with internal and external partners, rallying alignment around common goals and gathering valuable insights. Additionally, you'll define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and course correction.Key job responsibilities

Develop a compelling program vision and roadmap aligned with Amazon's B-BBEE strategy.
Foster alignment and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Establish and monitor KPIs to gauge program effectiveness and progress.
Drive compliance and risk management efforts across the organization.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and internal teams to assess feasibility and mitigate risks.
Proactively address instances of non-compliance and escalate persistent issues.
Conduct informative sessions to keep stakeholders abreast of developments, challenges, and strategies.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Cape Town, ZAFBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadershipPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with BBBEE strategy implementation
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related fieldAmazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

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