Sr Manager Program Management INFC Central Operations

Description

About the Role

Amazon is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager (L7) to lead the Fulfillment Center Subject Matter Expert (FC SME) and Central Flow (CF) teams within India Operations. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, process standardization, and real-time flow management across Amazons fulfillment network.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned operations leader with deep expertise in fulfillment center processes, a strong bias for data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions.

Key job responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Management

Own the end-to-end strategy, roadmap, and execution for the FC SME and Central Flow programs across the INOps network

Define and drive long-term vision for process standardization, knowledge management, and operational throughput optimization

Lead a team of SMEs and Central Flow specialists, setting clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans

Partner with RDs, GMs, Mile Leaders, and Central Function heads to align program priorities with business objectives

FC SME Program

Build and scale a best-in-class SME framework that drives process expertise across Inbound, Outbound, ICQA, ACES, and other FC functions

Develop structured knowledge transfer mechanisms, SOPs, and training curricula to elevate associate and manager capability across sites

Lead deep-dive investigations into operational defects and implement sustainable corrective actions

Champion Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement culture across the network; drive 50+ improvement projects annually

Central Flow Management

Oversee real-time flow operations to ensure optimal labor allocation, throughput, and SLA adherence across fulfillment centers

Drive adoption of flow management tools and dashboards; leverage data to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks

Establish and monitor key flow metrics and speed goals and drive performance to target

Lead cross-functional war rooms during peak events (Prime Day, Great Indian Festival, etc.) to ensure network stability

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Prepare and present WBR/MBR/QBR reviews to senior leadership including RDs, GMs, and Central Function heads

Influence without authority across L&D, ICQA, ACES, PE, and SME & CF teams

Represent the program in network-level forums and contribute to pan-Amazon best practice sharing

Innovation & Scalability

Identify and implement scalable solutions to structural constraints in the fulfillment network

Drive adoption of new technologies, automation, and AI-powered tools to enhance SME and flow capabilities

Lead pilots and scale successful initiatives across the INOps network

A day in the life

No two days are the same in this role — and thats exactly what makes it exceptional. This role demands someone who is equally comfortable in the data and on the floor, who can zoom out to set strategy and zoom in to solve a complex operational problem — often on the same day.

About The Team

The FC SME and Central Flow team is one of the most strategically critical central functions within Amazon India Operations. Operating at the intersection of people capability, process excellence, and real-time operational intelligence, this team serves as the nerve center for fulfillment performance across the INFC network.

The FC SME function is responsible for building and sustaining deep process expertise across all fulfillment center verticals — Inbound, Outbound, ICQA, ACES, and beyond. SMEs are the custodians of operational knowledge: they develop SOPs, conduct deep-dive and troubleshoot day to day floor and Tech issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that elevate both associate and manager capability at scale. The team partners closely with other central teams to ensure that process knowledge is not just documented but actively embedded into daily operations across every site in the network.

The Central Flow (CF) function is the real-time command center for fulfillment operations. Central Flow specialists monitor labor allocation, throughput, and SLA adherence across the network — making rapid, data-driven decisions to resolve bottlenecks before they impact customer experience. The team owns key flow metrics and speed goals, and plays a pivotal role during high volume peak events such as Prime Day and the Great Indian Festival. By leveraging advanced dashboards and flow management tools, the CF team ensures that Amazons fulfillment engine runs at optimal efficiency, every single day.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of team management experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
  
  

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