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Pathways Operations Manager (Leadership Accelerator Program)

On-site in Seville, Andalucia +2·Added 14 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Amazon

258 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Seville, Andalucia, Spain / Figueres, Catalonia, Spain / Illescas, Castille-La Mancha
Hours
Includes night work · Includes weekends
Relocation
A relocation package
Experience
3+ years
Education
Master's degree
Benefits
Life insurance

Visa options

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a MBA or equivalent Master's level education degree

- Work flexible hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays

- 3+ years of professional or military experience

Nice to have

- Experience successfully leading and developing a team of direct and indirect reports

- Work experience or degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics, or a related field

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Benefits can vary by location including but are not limited to:

A relocation package

An Amazon Discount Code

Family care benefits

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program providing free confidential support encompassing mental health, life events, everyday living and financial matters

Medical Benefits abroad when embarking on international business travel

Employee Led Groups to build communities and bring employees together across the world (read more on https://www.aboutamazon.com/affinity-groups)

The role

Launch your career with Amazon by solving complex operational challenges that impact millions of customers worldwide. As an Operations Manager in our Pathways Program, designed for recent MBA or Masters in Engineering grads ready to make an immediate impact, you'll lead cross-functional teams, manage people, processes, and technology, and drive continuous improvement across one of the most innovative operations environments globally.

From Day 1, you'll work on real business challenges, optimizing operations, enhancing the customer experience, and implementing scalable solutions across our global network. This is your opportunity to develop strategic leadership capabilities while building expertise in one of the world's most complex operational environments.

Pathways is Amazon's three-year Operations Leadership Development Program, designed to cultivate the next generation of senior operations leadership at Amazon. Participants will gain high visibility with senior executives while tackling challenging assignments across diverse sites, technologies, and geographies within our world-class operations network.

Day to day, participants will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex operational challenges, take on progressively greater responsibilities, and work on real business initiatives that directly impact our operations. Along the way, participants will learn from experienced leaders, participate in cohort-based learning sessions, and build a network of peers who will become their professional community throughout their career at Amazon.

This program is designed to build global leadership capabilities and prepare participants for executive-level impact.

This role is for Pathways positions at Amazon operations facilities across Spain. Successful candidates will work with their recruiter to be matched to a site prior to receiving an offer.

Candidates who apply to multiple Amazon MBA or Masters in Engineering roles will only be selected to interview for one.

Step 1: Area Manager - Hit the ground running by leading 50–100 associates on the front lines of one of Amazon's world-class fulfillment, sortation, or delivery centers. This is where you'll build your operational foundation: learning how to lead people and systems at scale.

Step 2: Operations Manager - Take on greater responsibility by leading and developing other managers. You'll drive process improvements and collaborate cross-functionally across your site, region, and network.

Step 3: Senior Operations Manager - Graduate from the program as a senior leader known for operational excellence. In this role, you'll lead through others to execute regional or network-level initiatives, whether that's launching a new business, leading a major project, or running an entire site.

During the first three years, candidates should expect to work weekends, holidays, and/or overnight shifts.

What you'll do

Key job responsibilities

- Lead, coach, and develop your team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, high performance, and customer obsession

- Partner with senior leadership to identify and solve complex business and operational challenges, thinking both strategically and tactically

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing scalable solutions

- Make real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals

- Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve end-to-end processes

Hiring process

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  1. Online application

  2. Assessments

    Online test · Not every role

    Role-specific online assessments where the role requires them.

  3. Phone screening

    Phone call · Not every role

    If you meet the basic qualifications you may be asked to complete a phone screening.

  4. Interview loop

    With current employees

    Individual interviews with current employees, each assessing different aspects of your skills and experience; in person or remote.

  • Some candidates move directly to the interview loop without a phone screening.
  • Role-specific interview prep guides are published for SDE, SDM, PM, BIE and other roles.

About Amazon

Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the world's largest employers and operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, data centers, and corporate offices across the globe. In Spain, Amazon has a significant presence with corporate offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center facilities, including in Huesca and other regions. The company is known for its customer-centric culture, innovation, and fast-paced work environment, offering a wide range of roles from engineering and operations to corporate and creative positions.

Industry
E-commerce and Cloud
Founded
1994
Employees
1,000,000+
Headquarters
Seattle, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Huesca

Good to know if you are moving

  • Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support for moving to Spain.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center locations.
  • Amazon is known for its leadership principles, which are integral to its corporate culture and are important for career advancement.
  • Employees often have the opportunity to work on global projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.
  • Amazon provides competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, stock options, and career development programs.

In their own words

Additional information

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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.

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