Description

Work hard, have fun, and make history with Amazon Public Policy. The Program Manager, Public Policy will help support the Public Policy Americas (PPA) team’s initiatives, including the planning, coordination, and direction of policy programs and daily operations. This position will report to the Chief of Staff, Public Policy.

The Program Manager will design, implement, and own coordinating, review, and inspection processes. They will also develop reporting and auditing metrics across the team. Additionally, the Program Manager will help internal partners understand the broader public policy environment by contributing content to key policy narratives and correspondence on behalf of the public policy team.

The ideal candidate will be organized, strategic, and have a proven ability to work easily with others. Further, the role will require excellent project management and written communication skills, the ability to navigate ambiguous environments, dive into details, and see the big picture. The candidate will also be adept at collecting and analyzing policy information and data, communicating insights and strategy in narrative form, and presenting analyses in clear and concise written reports. The Program Manager should also have familiarity with business, technology, and public policy.

The position is based in Arlington, VA.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of program or project management experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

• An ability and desire to travel is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

• Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment

• Experience defining and executing program requirements

• A strong knowledge of English grammar, usage, and AP style, with a demonstrated ability to apply those rules and guidelines to your own writing and that of others in a professional environment.

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.