Program Manager Project Management Office, JP Launch & Expansion

Program Manager Project Management Office, JP Launch & Expansion

Location:

Japan

JP L&E PMO drives innovation and operational excellence by leveraging economies of scale and global best practices to support hundreds of projects in AMZL's rapid expansion across Japan. This is a pivotal time to join—our increasing scope and responsibilities are fueling team growth, creating opportunities to shape how we scale and operate. As a PMO team member, you'll apply diverse skills to enhance project execution and operational effectiveness.

Close collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders provides high visibility and the chance to drive meaningful impact.

Amazon Japan Operations (JP Ops) is responsible for Amazon Japan’s end‑to‑end logistics and operations in Japan, operating a large‑scale, highly integrated supply chain spanning from First Mile to Last Mile. Through Fulfillment Centers (FC), Sort Centers (SC), Delivery Stations (DS), and Sub Same‑Day Delivery stations (SSD), we continuously challenge ourselves to deliver packages faster, more reliably, and at lower cost.

End‑to‑End Supply Chain & Speed Services is the core organization within JP Ops that owns supply chain strategy as well as network design and execution. By integrating Supply Chain, Network Design/Planning, and Transportation Planning, the organization optimizes forecasting, planning, network flow, and execution in an end‑to‑end manner. It also leads speed‑focused services such as Same‑Day Delivery, Quick Commerce, freezer and perishable grocery, and micromobility, enabling rapid innovation at scale to continuously elevate customer experience.

JP Launch and Expansion (L&E) is the project management organization under End‑to‑End Supply Chain & Speed Services that turns supply chain strategy into a real, operating network. L&E owns execution end‑to‑end—from upstream activities such as site selection, investment return analysis, and internal investment approvals, through launch planning, hiring, system configuration, training, and go‑live readiness. L&E does not stop at planning or approvals.

We make decisions, drive execution on the ground, and build Amazon Japan’s operations as real, operating sites. Spanning from First Mile to Last Mile, L&E plays a central role in driving Launch & Expansion across JP Ops.

• CPE (Core Planning & Execution) manages the Last Mile Core network composed of DS, XPT, and AMPL, covering new launches, closures, and network configuration changes. The team leads end‑to‑end execution, including site selection, investment business case design, internal approvals, and start‑up execution, while optimizing the network from a mid‑to‑long‑term perspective.
• SPE (SSD Planning & Execution) owns SSD and AMZL+ projects from launch through closure. To support the growth of Same‑Day Delivery, the team drives project execution that balances speed with repeatability and scalability.
• REI (Retrofit, Expansion & Initiative) leads end‑to‑end execution for new and emerging initiatives, with a primary focus on Quick Commerce (QC). Working closely with global teams, REI scales these initiatives in Japan and establishes sustainable standards, including new programs such as Amazon Storage Unit (ASU).
• LCV (Launch Configuration & Verification) is responsible for system configuration and verification across all Last Mile node types. With a strong focus on “Right First Time,” the team supports reliable start‑ups with a target of zero DPMO at launch.
• PMO (Project Management Office) operates horizontally across L&E, governing SOPs and playbooks, monitoring project progress, and managing PMIS to ensure execution discipline and visibility.

In L&E, you are not confined to a single site or function. You operate with a network‑wide perspective across Japan Operations, constantly balancing local execution with system‑level optimization. This naturally builds the ability to think and decide not in silos, but in terms of overall impact. With high ownership and accountability, L&E provides hands‑on experience in…