Launch Executive, Amazon Now, Amazon Now, UFG

Description

Are you interested in launching the next generation of Amazon FC's in the region? Do you want to be part of the ongoing growth and expansion of Amazon’s network? The key to this mission is strategic, large scale project management initiatives that will allow us to scale our organization for the future in an extraordinary manner. The Launch team is seeking a qualified candidate with a strong delivery record and proven project delivery experience to own tracking and launch readiness of the new Darkstores. The launch executive will own store launch readiness workstream, develop processes, mitigating schedule risks, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status and risks. Cross-team coordination, project management and communication skills are essential.

Key job responsibilities

• Work backwards from the customer to scope and define program requirements and critical milestones
• Own readiness trackers to communicate progress and updates to internal/external stakeholders
• Conduct frequent visits to sites under construction and report progress vs project plan
• Demonstrate a high level of ownership to drive multiple time sensitive actions items simultaneously through multiple teams
• Problem solve with a high degree of ambiguity and operating in a rapidly evolving and changing landscape
• Project coordination, managing multiple stakeholders to ensure all Road to Launch tasks are completed as per program
• Collaborate and influence team members, work with internal and external stakeholders, and present projects to senior leadership on a regular basis
• Gathering and analyzing data on launch performance results
• Establish and develop initiatives to support expansion strategies
  
  

About The Team

Supply chain and Launches team plays a key role in the mission of delivering best in class service to Amazon's customers through scaling and expanding the network. The team coordinates project plans and tracks execution across stakeholders from business, technology, design, procurement and construction teams.

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree holder with experience in a customer facing environment, warehousing, logistics or manufacturing.

1-2 Years of relevant experience

Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Proficiency in MS Excel.

Ability travel to different stores within UAE.

Preferred Qualifications

A self-motivated person with the ability to motivate the associates/team members.

Strong execution skills, action oriented, go getter.

Resourceful to identify the way to get things done using limited resources.

Ability to work under pressure situations.

Ability to work in ambiguous situations and to come out with solutions as per the situations faced.

Good analytical and problem solving skills.

1-3 yrs of experience in managing a process and people as a lead.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of SQL would be advantageous.

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Company - Q-Express Documents Transport

Job ID: A3027230