DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the strategic planning and execution of our Diesel Yard Hostler fleet strategy for the Middle Mile operations. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive procurement, rental, safety (supporting), and forecasting strategies to optimize the performance and utilization of our diesel yard hostler fleet.

Expected travel 10% or less.

Key job responsibilities
– Develop and oversee the procurement strategy for acquiring new diesel yard hostlers, including managing relationships with vendors and negotiating optimal terms.
– Manage the rental strategy for supplementing the owned fleet, ensuring cost-effective and timely access to additional vehicles as needed.
– Design and implement safety campaigns to promote safe operation and maintenance of the diesel yard hostler fleet, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
– Utilize data-driven forecasting models to predict future fleet requirements, maintenance needs, and budgetary considerations.
– Manage budgets in areas of responsibility, tracking expenditures and identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
– Coordinate closely with supply chain, logistics, and maintenance teams to align fleet strategy with broader operational objectives.
– Communicate progress, risks, and proposed changes to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making.

About the team
North America Surface Transportation (NAST) Middle Mile (MM) Fleet operates one of the largest fleets in North America with a mission to build the world’s safest, most efficient, and technologically advanced fleet in the world with best-in-class driver experience. Come help us achieve this mission!

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
– Transportation and/or fleet management experience of a mid to large size fleet
– Commercial motor vehicles experience specifically with yard hostlers, tractors and/or trailers
– In-yard operations management experience

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

USA, AZ, Tempe