Sr. Program Manager, Academic Hiring

Global Specialty Recruiting (GSR) at Amazon is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support Amazon Academics, focusing on managing world-class academic talent within the organization. This role is crucial in supporting Amazon's academic luminaries who work on the company's most complex scientific and technical challenges. The position involves three main areas: improving hiring and retention of academic talent, developing global partnerships, and driving specialized talent acquisition programs.

The role requires strategic thinking and autonomous operation, often dealing with senior leadership and complex, ambiguous situations. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for managing the entire academic employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding, while developing scalable solutions for long-term impact. They will work closely with various teams including Science Leadership Team, HR, Legal, and Compensation to create and optimize processes.

Key responsibilities include identifying operational gaps, creating efficient workflows, developing assessment mechanisms, and driving data-driven decisions. The role requires strong business acumen and the ability to influence without direct authority. The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking and analyzing program effectiveness through metrics and KPIs, while ensuring compliance with international requirements.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $104,100 to $185,000 annually, based on geographic location, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments. The role is based in Seattle and requires at least 5 years of program management experience, with a strong focus on data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to elevating Amazon's reputation in the academic science community while contributing to groundbreaking research and development initiatives. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in academia while helping shape Amazon's future in scientific innovation.