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Amazon Principal, Strategy & Business Planning, Amazon Prime Video APAC & MENA in Mumbai, India
Description
We seek a Head, Strategy & Business Planning, to develop long-term plans and lead strategic projects with significant disruptive potential for the Prime Video business in Asia Pacific & MENA. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most innovative businesses at Amazon, supporting a high-performing team.
The role will tackle Prime Video's highest priorities and hairiest problems, with direct visibility to senior leadership worldwide. We are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded candidate who wants to work in a start-up like environment and is passionate about digital media and new customer experiences.
This role will be a good fit if you can think big, bringing structure to ambiguity. You should also be comfortable with data and be able to blend analytical problem-solving with strong judgment and good instincts.
You must display strong initiative for anticipating the demands of senior business leaders and work autonomously to drive results within the broader Amazon organization including Studios, Product / Tech., Business Development, and Prime teams in APAC & MENA.
This position requires a successful candidate efficiently execute multiple projects and deliverables under tight deadlines. The person needs to influence the decisions of senior leaders through logical reasoning, insightful analysis, and presentation of alternatives. Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial.
Key job responsibilities
Lead Prime Video APAC & MENA’s long-range and operating planning processes, in sync with planning cycles globally
Lead critical reporting and review mechanisms to review progress on operating plans, program manage deep-dive requirements, and delivery of plans in partnership with country teams.
Own select strategic projects (early-stage concept, cross-functional, out of plan opportunities etc.), from ideation to launch that impact the APAC & MENA International business, including evaluating new market entry, large-scale strategic partnerships with key partners etc.
Program manage critical initiatives owned by other teams that impact Prime Video APAC & MENA, through ongoing mechanisms like Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews; Critical Project Reviews; etc.
Monitor external market trends and perform ad-hoc deep dives of internal data to identify key focus areas and opportunities, manage relationships with key external industry partners.
Build business cases partnering with Finance, write business narratives for senior audiences (e.g. Press Release / Frequently Asked Questions, Critical Deal Reviews).
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in business, strategy, planning, program management or MBA from a top school with 7+ years of relevant experience
Experience leading large projects in a matrixed organization with multiple stake holders or in a high-growth environment
Excellent writing skills, and proven ability to synthesize complex ideas into well-constructed documents
Working knowledge of advanced Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or in-house strategy roles in large corporates (e.g. CEO’s office) is preferred
Exposure to Technology / Media / Telecom industries is an advantage