Sr. Program Manager, Merchandising & Field Branding, Amazon Leo

Sr. Program Manager, Merchandising & Field Branding, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access.
Amazon is seeking a Sr. Program Manager, Merchandising & Field Branding to define and drive the overarching program strategy for Amazon Leo's merchandise function. This role owns strategic direction across the full merchandise portfolio while leading high-visibility programs that require executive-level communication and leadership review. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing complex global vendor ecosystems, including external Field Service stakeholders worldwide, and has a proven track record of scaling programs through influence, operational rigor, and data-driven decision-making.
As the Sr. Program Manager, Merchandising & Field Branding for Leo, you will set the multi-year program strategy and own end-to-end execution accountability. This spans workflow architecture and vendor governance through leadership business reviews and global installer merch branding. You'll partner directly with Leo's leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders to define program direction, resolve ambiguity, and deliver scalable branded experiences globally.
Key job responsibilities

Program Strategy & Vision

Define and own the multi-year program strategy for Leo merchandise, aligning with broader Amazon Leo business goals
Establish the strategic framework, goals, and success metrics for the entire merchandise function
Translate executive priorities into actionable program roadmaps and resource plans
Build and continuously improve scalable systems and SOPs to support global employee, installer, and customer merchandise deliveries
Financial Management & Procurement

Negotiate pricing and contract terms with production vendors and suppliers
Manage procurement processes including opening and tracking purchase orders (POs)
Own budget planning, forecasting, and ongoing budget management for all merchandise programs
Track financial performance against budget and identify cost optimization opportunities
Ensure compliance with Amazon's procurement and financial policies
Merch Production & Execution

Translate creative concepts from Leo's internal creative team into production-ready specifications
Manage approved production vendors to ensure design integrity and brand consistency
Support development and execution of bespoke merchandise drops and special edition releases
Manage production timelines and ensure on-time delivery of all merchandise programs
Review product samples and prototypes, providing clear recommendations and answering questions from stakeholders
Global Vendor & Field Service Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary strategic relationship owner for external production vendors, suppliers, and global Field Service stakeholders who support the installer merch branding program
Build and manage a global ecosystem of Field Service partners and vendors—establishing governance structures, SLAs, and escalation paths across multiple geographies
Oversee quality control and brand consistency standards across all external Field Service partners executing installer merch branding in the field
Drive issue resolution for production delays, quality failures, field execution gaps, or cross-border delivery challenges at scale
Logistics & Fulfillment

Oversee end-to-end logistics for packaging, shipment planning, delivery workflows, and inventory management tied to demand forecasting
Optimize Amazon's logistics platform with Leo-specific customizations for efficiency and on-time fulfillment
Track program performance against KPIs; use data to measure quality, customer satisfaction, and cost optimization opportunities
Leadership Reviews & Governance

Own and present business reviews for Leo senior leadership and Amazon executives, including quarterly and annual program reviews
Synthesize performance data, risks, and recommendations into clear executive narratives; surface issues before they escalate
Maintain program documentation, escalation frameworks, and decision logs; lead cross-functional alignment across creative, marketing, and stakeholders
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Basic Qualifications

6+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
5+ years of developing and managing acquisition marketing or channel programs experience
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)
Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs
Experience developing and executing campaigns across a multitude of timezones and languages
Preferred Qualifications

Experience driving direction and alignment with large cross-functional teams and agency partners
Experience designing and executing joint marketing plans with strategic alliance partners with global footprint
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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