Program Manager, Quick Commerce Launch

Job description

Description
In this role, you will drive end-to-end operational readiness for Quick Commerce (QC) new launch sites.

The Launch Manager will orchestrate cross-functional launch activities and stakeholder alignment, owning the implementation of launch playbooks while ensuring operational excellence through comprehensive testing and site validation protocols.

You'll serve as the dedicated launch liaison for site leadership teams, developing and executing customized readiness plans to guarantee successful Day 1 operations.

Your influence will extend across systems, staffing, training, and operations teams as you track and complete critical pre-launch milestones according to established timelines and quality standards.

The successful candidate will combine strong project management capabilities with operational execution experience, demonstrating success in fast-paced launch environments and a track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Superior stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive alignment across various functions are crucial for success in this role.

Join our team and help scale our quick commerce network through standardized launch excellence and operational readiness.

Up to 50% travel

Key job responsibilities
An effective QC Launch Manager is committed to driving operational excellence by focusing on five strategic areas: (1) Launch Readiness, (2) Stakeholder Management, (3) Operational Validation, (4) Process Implementation, and (5) Site Excellence.

By concentrating on these areas, the Launch Manager will contribute to the successful scaling of our quick commerce network through:

• Executing comprehensive launch playbooks and readiness plans, coordinating with multiple stakeholder teams across Operations, Technology, HR, and Training departments to ensure Day 1 success.

• Leading site readiness assessments and validation protocols, identifying operational gaps and implementing solutions through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making.

• Developing and standardizing launch processes, documentation, and quality control measures while establishing best practices for successful site operations across the network.

• Managing multiple concurrent site launches, effectively tracking progress against critical milestones and communicating operational readiness to leadership through clear, actionable metrics.

• Partnering with operations teams to optimize launch procedures and training protocols while ensuring comprehensive testing and validation of all operational systems prior to launch.

A day in the life
As a QC Launch Manager, your day revolves around ensuring operational readiness across multiple new site launches.

You begin by reviewing site readiness dashboards and addressing any critical operational blockers.

Throughout the day, you'll lead virtual meetings with various stakeholders, including Operations teams for equipment and inventory validation, Training teams for staff readiness updates, and Technology teams for systems testing milestones.

You'll analyze launch metrics to identify potential risks, make key decisions to resolve operational challenges, and coordinate cross-functional solutions.

Time is spent conducting virtual or on-site readiness walks, ensuring launch documentation is complete, and developing standardized processes to improve future launches.

When on-site for launches, you'll perform hands-on operational validation, support site leadership teams through Day 1 operations, and ensure all launch protocols are properly executed.

Your role is to keep all operational elements synchronized, driving successful site launches efficiently.

About the team
Our team's mission is to set and achieve challenging yet attainable goals.

We leverage data and robust mechanisms to track progress, escalate issues when needed, and solve problems efficiently.

We maintain constant feedback loops to align our objectives with customer expectations.

Adaptability is key – we're always prepared to pivot in response to shifting business priorities.

We take pride in our strong sense of ownership, actively identifying and filling gaps across the organization.

Our team thrives on taking initiative, driving improvements, and ensuring seamless execution of QC projects through data-driven decision-making and effective stakeholder management.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 4+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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.

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This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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