
Sr. Program Manager, Amazon Freight Partner (AFP)
Required skills
- program management
- project management
- data and metrics
- program strategy
- cross-functional teams
- process building
- release schedules
Nice to have
- third party vendors
- launch readiness frameworks
- standard work
- playbooks
- scalable deployment
- supply chain management
Role summary
Amazon Freight Partner (AFP) is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to own the end-to-end onboarding experience for new partners, guiding them from offer acceptance to their first load. This role involves designing the partner journey, architecting cross-functional coordination, resolving complex blockers (especially regulatory and vendor-related), and driving continuous program improvement using data. The ideal candidate will partner with Product and Engineering to enhance technology for partner self-navigation and reduced manual effort. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of program management experience are required, with preferred experience in logistics, vendor management, and regulatory environments.
We are looking for a Sr. Program Manager who will own the end-to-end onboarding experience that takes a new Amazon Freight Partner from offer acceptance to their first load on the road. This role coordinates across multiple internal, external vendors, and acts as a primary POC for onboarding partners to ensure partners are fully compliant, operationally ready, and confident before they begin the execution of hauling AFP freight.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the onboarding program design to define the partner journey from offer acceptance to first load, ensuring every step is sequenced, communicated, and achievable
- Architect the cross-functional coordination model that ensures internal teams and external vendors know what to deliver, and with clear escalation paths when timelines slip
- Lead resolution of complex blockers, particularly where regulatory, vendor, or policy dependencies create ambiguity
- Continuously improve the program based on performance data to identify where partners stall, compress timelines, and redesign for scale
- Partner with Product and Engineering to build technology that reduces manual effort and enables partners to self-navigate their activation journey Basic Qualifications: - 5+ 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 leadership
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with and managing third party vendors, or experience building launch readiness frameworks, standard work, playbooks, and scalable deployment mechanisms across multiple concurrent sites
- MBA, or Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- Experience navigating regulatory or compliance environments with external dependencies
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance workflows, or customer experiences
- Experience in logistics, transportation, or fleet management industries
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include 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.
USA, GA, Atlanta - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 104,100.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Sample Amazon interview questions
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Explain how you would use data analysis to identify areas of improvement within a warehouse environment.
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What strategies would you employ to maintain workplace safety standards among warehouse associates?
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How would you determine the most effective delivery routes for drivers, considering factors like traffic, weather, and package volume?
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Discuss your approach to maintaining quality control throughout the fulfillment process, from order placement to delivery.
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How would you go about training and onboarding new employees to efficiently perform their roles within a fast-paced warehouse setting?
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