Link policies, standard operating procedures, internal controls, monitoring, and reporting with operational and compliance improvement
Develop and execute customs strategy initiatives, working cross-functionally to identify key areas of opportunity for process optimization and automation
Create and iterate upon metrics to measure change adoption, performance, and identify defects and trends
Identify and implement mechanisms and solutions for continuous improvement
Work collaboratively with technology, product management, legal, human resources, business intelligence, and other key stakeholder groups
Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on change readiness, adoption, and risk posture
A day in the life
Your day might begin by reviewing active change initiatives across ACT's global operations and syncing with operations leads on adoption progress. You'll lead cross-functional working sessions with product, legal, and compliance partners to align on communication strategy for regulatory or process changes. You'll coordinate with regional teams across time zones, review metrics dashboards tracking adoption and quality, and prepare materials for leadership reviews. Throughout the day, you connect the dots between what's changing and how the organization absorbs it.
About the team
Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) is Amazon's in-house customs brokerage operation. We file customs entries across multiple countries, manage import duties and compliance for Amazon's global supply chain, and build the technology that makes it all work at scale. The team is international, spanning multiple locations and time zones. Our mission: simplify customs brokerage through technology, increase compliance, improve speed, and reduce cost.
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
6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level
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
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
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.
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