Amazon is seeking a talented Program Coordinator to support the Economist Community Program ECP. ECP supports the productivity and cohesion of Amazon growing Economist job family. This position reports to a Sr. Program Manager, and builds partnerships with with Economists across the company. The ideal candidate will be selfdirected and have a proven track record of event planning and execution and projectprogram management. Primary Objectives: 1. Drive event planning, coordination, and execution of the annual Economist Summit. A multiday conference showcasing Amazon Economists top internal projects, career panel discussions, and peer networking opportunities. 2. Develop and ship SOP for endtoend management of new Economist Apprenticeship Program. A predoctoral initiative that offers individuals with undergraduate or masters degrees who are interested in pursuing a PhD in Economics an opportunity to work in tech.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Events management: plan, execute, and manage all aspects of annual economist conference according to requirements including budget, target audience, and objectives Drive planning and steering committee meetings and agendas, track open action to completion, and manage overall project and event timelines. Support endtoend operations and development of SOPs, resources, project plans and schedules. Monitor and manage escalations, and communicate regularly with stakeholders on progress, riskscompliance, success metrics. etc. Manage vendor relations and communication including contract management and negotiations. Provide some administrative support to project and event committees e.g. maintain distribution lists and committee email inboxes, update wikis, schedule meetings, etc. Generate suggestions from a customer obsessed mindset to improve event and project success. Partner with Sr. PM and Economists to tackle intrinsically hard problems e.g. ambiguous, with little to no existing structure, have significant business risk andor potential for significant impact.Basic qualifications: 1 years experience in program or project management 1 years experience working cross functionally with tech and nontech teams Experience in managing or supporting coordination of events and conferences for 100.Preferred qualifications Experience managing multiple projects, and implementing new processes to improve programproject services and efficiencies. Experience managing organizationwide initiatives defining project plans, assembling resources, managing implementation activities, and developing all processes associated with program rollout and ongoing support Exceptional verbal and written communications skills Experience working with an executive audience. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https:www.amazon.jobsendisabilityus.
