Program Manager
Technology, Product & Customer Experience | Job ID 10448087Job Summary
ABOUT THIS ROLE
In this role, you will independently manage and drive programs and initiatives for the Audible Talent Operations & Programs team. You will lead cross-functional projects from conception to implementation, including process improvements, system enhancements, and change management initiatives. You will ensure successful delivery of key operational improvements while building strong relationships with stakeholders across recruiting, HR, and business teams. A key focus area for this role will be supporting Audible's global mobility programs and contingent worker (CW) programs, including providing strategic guidance to Audible managers on contingent workforce planning and strategy, and driving the adoption and operational support of our vendor management system (VMS) tool.
As a Program Manager, you will...
- Independently develop and maintain project documentation, including workflows, use cases, and standard operating procedures
- Lead the implementation of new tools and processes, including user acceptance testing and training material development
- Track and manage project milestones, proactively identifying risks and communicating status updates to stakeholders and leadership
- Execute change management activities by creating comprehensive user communications, training materials, and adoption tracking mechanisms
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prioritize feedback, and drive consensus on solutions
- Analyze metrics to measure program effectiveness and recommend data-driven improvements
- Serve as a key point of contact for Audible's contingent worker programs, advising managers on CW engagement strategy, compliance requirements, and best practices
- Drive the operational support, adoption, and continuous improvement of global mobility tools and the vendor management system (VMS) tool
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience in managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
- 4+ years of Recruiting or HR experience
- Experience leading projects independently from start to finish
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in change management or organizational transformation
- Experience with contingent workforce programs, vendor management systems, immigration, relocation, or workforce planning
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
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.
USA, NJ, Newark - 81,600.00 - 142,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
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Audible Success Profile
Audible is built on a strong foundation as an Amazon subsidiary, so you’ll get to leverage all of Amazon's technologies while still being on a small team with an entrepreneurial spirit. We’re looking for someone who knows how to use data to provide our customers with engaging and inspiring experiences.
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- Curious You are open to others’ perspectives and ideas. When faced with challenges, you stay inquisitive, collaborating and testing different approaches.
- Imaginative You imagine freely and support your colleagues’ own imagining. You ask “What if…?” and employ original thinking in your work.
- Customer Centric You are passionate about creating delightful experiences. Whether you’re working with creators, customers, or colleagues you aim to exceed their expectations in every way.
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- Inventive You express ideas and navigate complex and ambiguous situations in novel ways, even creating new paradigms or structures for others to follow.
- Socially Conscious You’re mindful of the impact we have on each other and apply empathy into your work with colleagues, communities, and customers.
- Effective Communicator By adapting complex information for your audience, you’re able to foster collaboration and have a positive impact on outcomes
Life at Audible: Software Development Manager
Meet Miriam Fein-Cole, a Director of Software Development for our back-end search team and hear more about her approach to supporting team members and fostering a culture of excellence.
Life at Audible: Tech Leadership
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Life at Audible: Software Development
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What we can offer you
We are a community of brilliant minds, brimming with fresh ideas and working shoulder to shoulder to achieve greatness. And because of this, we think it’s only fair that we offer some nice little perks to everyone who goes the extra mile at Audible.
Health
Dental and vision plans, life insurance, and the medical plan options that suit individual needs.
Savings
Plan for your future with employer-matched savings accounts.
Stock
We grant our employees restricted stock units, because we want them to think and act like owners.
Time Off
We love what we do but everyone needs the opportunity to hit the refresh button. Take advantage of vacation days, sick days, and personal days to rejuvenate.
Community
We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive culture and community. Audible’s Impact Groups encourage an environment where you can be you, and bring your whole self to work.
Amazon Discount
As part of the Amazon family, Audible employees are entitled to a discount on products on Amazon.
Learning & Development
We want to help you grow with learning and development programs, leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Be Customer Obsessed
Imagine & Invent Before They Ask
Articulate The Possible & Move Fast To Make It Real
Study & Draw Inspiration From Culture & Technology
Activate Caring
Audible's People Principles celebrate who we are and where we've been, and guide the way we work shoulder to shoulder to enhance the lives of our millions of customers around the world. They reflect and apply to everyone who works at Audible—the entrepreneurs and operators, the dreamers and the doers, those who have worked here for 25 years and those who have arrived in the past few weeks and months.
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Community Impact
At Audible, we seek to exemplify what a company can mean beyond what it does. We recruit and cultivate local talent, and we drive forward a wide range of initiatives focused on returning Newark to its roots as a hub of innovation. Our global offices embrace the same principle, and our employees around the world volunteer and serve in their communities in addition to seeding and growing the local creative economy.
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Location Benefits
Our Newark office is at the heart of the audio revolution. We stay inspired by visiting creatives, guest speakers, professional development, and community engagement. We fuel our ideas with daily catered lunch and then take in local culture or hang out with colleagues at weekly happy hours. Getting here is easy with free parking or transit perks, and employees who move to the neighborhood enjoy our monthly Live Local housing subsidy.
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