Program Manager III

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Are you energized by solving complex, cross-functional challenges that shape how Amazon operates at scale? We are looking for a Program Manager III who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to the undefined, and drives meaningful results across teams and organizations. In this role, you will own the lifecycle of programs with considerable business impact, partnering with stakeholders to define strategy, set priorities, and deliver measurable outcomes. You will use data to illuminate the path forward, craft compelling narratives that align leadership, and build mechanisms that endure well beyond any single initiative. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who is equally comfortable diving into details and presenting to senior leaders, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark at Amazon.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities
- Define and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cross-functional programs, including mission, vision, objectives, and success criteria, while driving alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Analyze data to identify trends, measure program health, and drive improvements — proactively surfacing risks and proposing mitigations before they become roadblocks.
- Author clear, well-structured narratives (such as six-page documents and status reports) to communicate program strategy, trade-offs, and progress to directors and vice presidents.
- Partner with engineering, operations, and business teams to prioritize work, resolve dependencies, and ensure delivery milestones are met with the right quality and on schedule.
- Streamline processes and eliminate inefficiencies by identifying automation opportunities, reducing unnecessary handoffs, and simplifying workflows to accelerate program outcomes.

A day in the life
You might start your morning reviewing program metrics dashboards, then shift into a working session where you facilitate a crisp decision among cross-functional partners with competing priorities. After lunch, you could be drafting a narrative that frames a complex trade-off for senior leadership, followed by a deep-dive with an engineering team to unblock a critical dependency. Throughout it all, you stay connected to the details while keeping the broader strategic picture in focus.

About the team
Our team is committed to delivering programs that create real, measurable value for Amazon's customers and business. We operate in a collaborative environment where clear thinking, strong written communication, and a willingness to challenge assumptions are valued. We are focused on building scalable mechanisms and simplifying how work gets done across the organization. If you are excited about tackling ambiguous problems and want to grow alongside a group of thoughtful program managers, we would love to hear from you.

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

Preferred Qualifications

- 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 field
- Knowledge of general AI tools
- Experience designing, implementing, and scaling upskilling, apprenticeship, or workforce development programs across large-scale operations or corporate environments, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

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, WA, Redmond - 115,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually