Project/Program Manager IV (Contingent)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Amazon via Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Amazon.

This position supports and can directly influence the launches of some of Amazon’s newest global business initiatives in the consumer space. This leader will work closely with the global financial systems team, accounting operations teams, tax, treasury, and others and represent the accounting organization to various stakeholders. In this role, the candidate will be part of a team that collaborates with business finance and technical teams to deliver world class solutions that are highly scalable, secure, and flexible. This person will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize. Successful candidates will have deep experience in the following three disciplines – Accounting, Program Management and Finance Systems. Candidate experience should cover financial processes, project management, accounting requirements documentation, process design, and user acceptance testing responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in leading teams to accomplish unusually complex challenges is expected as this is an ongoing requirement for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

Required:

• Operational Accounting knowledge
• PM Experience (lifecycle)
• Ability to handle multiple different projects at 1 time
• Able to work with Accountants but also Tech Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 years of experience in the Accounting
• 5 years of experience in program or project management in a mid-size or large company with a proven record of successful delivery and customer obsession.
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience managing accounting / finance process improvement and/or technology projects with aggressive schedules Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related financial field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Accounting, certification (CPA),
• PMP Certification Experience supporting accounting/finance customers to set and effectively manage expectations, project deliverables, and drive resolution when conflicts or issues arise. Experience in managing cross-functional initiatives through influence versus direct management.

Location: Seattle (Hybrid)

Contract Length: 11 months

Pay Range: $70-$77 per hour

AGS is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We Will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.