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Program Manager, Retrofit Expansion and Initiative, Launch and Expansion

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TokyoFull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Program Manager responsible for end-to-end Launch Start-Up Execution, Progress Management, Risk Response, and Process Standardization for Retrofit Expansion and Initiative (QC) within Amazon Japan Operations’ Launch and Expansion (L&E) organization.

Responsibilities

  • QC Site Launch Execution: Act as the Point of Contact for all launch activities from facility configuration preparation through Day 1 operational start for new QC sites
  • Manage readiness status necessary for Day 1 success, including UTR/OTR fill rate monitoring, training compliance, and safety and compliance requirements
  • Oversee on-site construction progress, handover from construction teams, and configuration testing to ensure all prerequisites for safe and efficient operational start are met
  • Track readiness metrics, and ensure ramp-up plans are aligned with QC Planning and Operations
  • Launch Progress Management and Risk Response: Manage multiple site launches in parallel, achieving network buildout goals while balancing speed, cost efficiency, and launch quality
  • Drive projects forward by removing blockers throughout the launch lifecycle and performing appropriate escalations
  • Report launch progress and management metrics regularly to the leadership team
  • Support relevant teams in negotiations with regulatory authorities and local political stakeholders as needed
  • Process Standardization and Improvement: Drive standardization of launch processes with reproducibility and scalability for future expansion
  • Establish best practices and achieve continuous improvement in a high-uncertainty environment within a new business domain

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of program or project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Speak, write, and read fluently in English

Skills

Required:Program or project management
Nice to have:Stakeholder managementProcess improvement
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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