Latest Job Opportunities at Amazon

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• The VM will be responsible for building long term strategic partnerships with vendors, adding relevant selection, managing profitability, optimizing pricing, and scaling vendors within Amazon.
• The best candidate will have a broad skill set including analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiations skills, deep curiosity about how things work, and a passion for creating a world class shopping experience for our customers.
• The position requires a talented vendor manager who can work autonomously in a fast paced, highly demanding and ambiguous environment.
• The successful candidate would possess great business judgment, with a track record of strong project delivery, commercial negotiations and relationship management along with deep analytical acumen. Additionally, this position involves working with multiple stakeholders (Finance, marketing, marketplace, legal, supply chain, operations among others).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with software and editing tools (including HTML, Excel and SQL)
• Experience in online retail
• Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML

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• The Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO) Team is the backbone of AWS, supporting the rapid growth of AWS business and customers 24x7. We commit to maintain the physical critical facility infrastructure of AWS and ensure the standards for operational performance in the areas of safety, security, availability, productivity, capacity, efficiency and cost.
• Interns will work in an Amazon Data Center and will provide technical support, including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical facility infrastructure, vendor management and metrics reporting.
• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment
• Assist root cause analysis of equipment failures
• Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal SLA
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment
• Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows
• Interact with third party vendors & contractors who are working on site

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• In pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering, or has already graduated in those fields.
• Fluent English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, displaying strong time management skills

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• Extensive experience as a quota carrying technology field sales individual
• Extensive experience working with large Enterprises
• Proven track record selling transformational projects and solutions
• Experience increasing technology adoption and creating long term transformational account strategies
• Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and other lines of business
• Demonstrated success in identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing large-scale technology projects to Enterprise Customers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience as a quota carrying technology field sales individual
• Extensive experience working with large Enterprises
• Experience increasing technology adoption and creating long term transformational account strategies
• Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and other lines of business
• Demonstrated success in identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing large-scale technology projects to Enterprise Customers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience selling cloud solutions
• Background in IT Solutions or Services
• Experience working with Enterprise Customers in Power & Utilities, Manufacturing, Automotive or Engineering preferred
• Success in owning and developing new business development initiatives

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• Be an active member of the AWS SSA Senior Leadership team, and a co-owner of business strategy creation, execution and delivering the overall AWS SSA business results
• Country Manager for AWS South Africa responsible to lead all Amazon Global Sales (AGS) teams across South Africa in building and executing a strong local go-to-market strategy by vertical and segment leveraging the full strength of Amazon and AWS to accelerate revenue growth
• Directly lead the Enterprise sales leadership team including developing opportunity pipeline, driving revenue growth and user adoption as well as direct sales engagements cross key industry verticals acting as executive sponsor for key customer and partner relationships
• Lead the team in creation and evolution of the “AWS in South Africa” story and act as the local figure head representing AWS to customer executives, partners, government, press/media to build a strong local AWS brand name
• Lead the local Country Leadership team consisting of Sales Leaders for all AGS as well as Functional Leaders (Solution Architecture, ProServe, CSM, PSM/PDM, Marketing, Finance, SSOE, B-BBEE) to ensure focused execution across all teams
• Build and leverage C-suite executive relationships with external stakeholders (customers, partners, government, regulatory bodies, press/media) to further adoption of AWS services in the market
• Lead a Customer Obsessed business that delights our customers and act as the chief culture officer for the local team fortifying a strong Amazon culture as well as a strong local team identity and belonging
• Represent a consolidated view of the South Africa business, financial and operational results across all AGS segments and functions as part of SSA and EMEA Leadership forums
• Overall responsibility for the legal entity in South Africa, including people and site strategy execution, B-BBEE program, cost centre/budget ownership and other signatory responsibilities as delegated by PoA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a very specific leadership profile to help us achieve our goals. On top of specific qualifications listed below, we are seeking the following skills and experiences:

• Executive GM-level experience and track record in leading a large-scale complex organization across multiple functions, including strategy, execution, organizational transformation with demonstrated success in consistently achieving business objectives
• Proven track record in negotiating and closing large and complex enterprise cloud transformation deals across multiple industry segments and of advising senior stakeholders in the delivery of transformational programs in large Enterprises
• This individual has a deep understanding of digital transformation, the nature of disruption and how cloud adoption impacts business results for large enterprises and SMBs across various industries
• Proven track record as a communicator such that you are an excellent and experienced public speaker comfortable with large audiences
• Deep experience with working in the South African business culture. Extensive customer and partner network at C-Suite level in South Africa is a requirement
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional professional traits that are not unique to this position, but necessary for Amazon leaders:

• MBA or MSc or similar tech or economy education
• Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution
• Expects and requires innovation of their team
• Superb negotiator, at ease sitting down with top level executives with vendors and manufacturers
• Highly analytical and structured, exhibits excellent business judgment and has relentlessly high standards
   

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SAFETY

• Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.

ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

• Operational experience and familiarity with electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), and Transformers.
• Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with health & safety regulations).
• Ability to work shifts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory
• N6 Engineering qualification Electrical or Mechanical

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of data center engineering experience
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)

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• Coordinate, plan, design, deliver and facilitate CS training such as new hire, continuing education, launch training for new services, and other CS specific training as needed. This includes classroom or virtual instructor led training, webinars, and blended instructor-led learning and online self-directed modules or materials.
• Prepare for Training Delivery by granting tool permissions to trainees prior to the class, create Adobe Connect training room, send trainee invites based on training dates communicated by global PM, review the training materials and complete the curriculum preparation (create test cases, find samples, create slack group and mailing list).
• Identify knowledge gaps through observations, focus groups, quality checks, and data analyses and propose specific training topics based on findings.
• Monitor, track and report on training completion metrics.
• Assist with development and validation of training materials, learner engagement strategies and evaluation plans.
• Conduct targeted coaching as a part of training sessions and communicate opportunities to the CS Leadership team to ensure continuous support to employees outside of the training.
• Establish and maintain subject matter expertise on CS workflows.
• Model “Learn and Be Curious” by rapidly learning about new products/services and processes as needed.
• Continuously act as an advocate and evangelist of Amazon Voice and culture. Remain Customer obsessed, and provide the best possible training/learning experience to the CS employees.
• Escalate employee issues to the Training Operations and/or Customer Service Manager.
• Mentor and coach Trainers and Training Assistants.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of program or project management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing new hire training programs, continuing education programs, or similar training and development projects/initiatives.
• Experience using e-learning software (Articulate Storyline 2, Camtasia, or similar), Cornerstone LMS (or similar), and conferencing tools.
• Experience developing and supporting training for technical/IT-related positions
• Experience with technical customer service organizations
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth/complexity for this role
• Experience creating/editing resources and communication for knowledge transfer and skill development; includes collaborating with subject matter experts and managers to write/develop technical content.

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• Coordinate, plan, design, deliver and facilitate Support Engineering (SE) trainings such as new hire, continuing education, launch training for new services, and other SE specific training as needed. This includes classroom and/or remote instructor led training, webinars, and blended instructor-led learning and online self-directed modules or materials.
• Prepare for Training Delivery by granting tool permissions to trainees prior to the class, create Adobe Connect training room, send trainee invites based on training dates communicated by global PM, review the training materials and complete the curriculum preparation.
• Identify knowledge gaps through observations, focus groups, quality checks, and data analyses and propose specific training topics based on findings.
• Monitor, track and report on training completion metrics.
• Establish and maintain subject matter expertise on SE workflows.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 2+ years of program or project management experience
• 2+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
• 2+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
• 2+ years of facilitating training or learning & development experiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing new hire training programs, continuing education programs, or similar training and development projects/initiatives.
• Experience using e-learning software (Articulate Storyline 2, Camtasia, or similar), Cornerstone LMS (or similar), and conferencing tools.
• Experience developing and supporting training for technical/IT-related positions
• Experience with technical customer service organizations
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth/complexity for this role
• Experience creating/editing resources and communication for knowledge transfer and skill development; includes collaborating with subject matter experts and managers to write/develop technical content.

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Key job responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategic programs from conception to implementation, driving measurable business impact
• Develop and execute program vision, success metrics, and roadmaps while leading complex cross-functional initiatives
• Identify and implement automation opportunities, process improvements, and scalable solutions
• Partner with Marketing, Finance, Technology, and Analytics teams to drive program success and stakeholder alignment
• Build and maintain robust reporting and audit mechanisms to track KPIs and program effectiveness
• Author executive communications, strategic recommendations, and lead change management initiatives
• Drive data-driven decision making through business intelligence, ensuring successful delivery within scope and timeline

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Senior program or project management experience
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
• Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy, definition and end to end product delivery

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading process improvements
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

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SAFETY

• Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.

ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

• Operational experience and familiarity with electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), and Transformers.
• Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with health & safety regulations).
• Ability to work shifts