At Amazon, were working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. Toget there, we are looking for Amazons next generation of Senior Managers tojoin the Pathways Leadership Program in Amazon Operations. The Pathways Leadership Internship is a 10-12 week full-time Internship in ouroperations network for enrolled MBAMScMEngPhD with 3 to 10 years ofexperience in a complex role. You will be given a business critical challengeto find a solution for as well as gaining practical experience of being aleader of large teams. Your internship will conclude by presenting aninnovative solution to senior management based on your observations, hands oninvolvement and analytical research within operations. Upon completion of theinternship program, your performance will be evaluated. Your performanceevaluation, along with role availability, will determine your opportunity tojoin the full-time Pathways program in 2026. About the Pathways Program Pathways is a three year program designed to rapidly develop experienced MBAand Master level graduates with the skills needed to be Amazons next SeniorOperations Managers and beyond. This is the opportunity to chart your owncourse. Pathway’s members are highly visible to senior leadership through anexclusive mentoring network. They have flexibility with changing roles, sitesand geographies. Through a series of intense, progressively challengingopportunities in our best in class operations network, we will stretch yourleadership capacity to its full potential. The business lessons you learn andcredibility you develop will set you up for accelerated career growth andprepare you for future leadership opportunities within Amazon Operations andbeyond. Your development in the Pathways Program (if you join us full time after theinternship) Step 1 : Extended onboarding as an Area Manager (front line leader) until yousuccessfully managed your first peak holiday season. Learn about AmazonOperations from A to Z and lead a team of 50-100 people. Step 2 : Once onboarded, you progress into your role as Operations Manager and willgain experience in leading other managers and approx. 400 team members. Driveimprovements in operational processes by working cross-functionally withAmazon technology and engineering teams. Step 3 : Promote to a Senior Operations Manager where you will lead through others toexecute regional or network wide initiatives. With your promotion you willgraduate from the Pathways Program but continue to have access to importantmentoring resources. For more information about this Program, please explorehttps : www.amazon.jobspathways Key job responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : - Lead continuous improvement projects which could impact safety,productivity, quality and most importantly customer experience - Develop standard operating procedures - Direct accountability for setting and meeting operational goals - Scope and design standardized concepts - Shadow leaders across operations to learn what it takes to be a manager atAmazon - With support from management, lead large teams across different shifts - Learn how leaders conduct weekly business reviews for their sites andsupport them in the preparation of business reviews - Collaborate with senior management and support teams, which may includeSafety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance and Human Resources,to develop plans to meet business objectives A day in the life This role is based in one of our warehouses in Germany. We are currentlyoffering Olching, Essen, Witten and Knüllwald. Locations are subject tochange. For a visual insight into how our networks operate, please join us on a videotour through one of our fulfillment centers : https : www.amazontours.comde Benefits Benefits can vary by location including but are not limited to : - A relocation package - Deutschlandticket (unlimited use of local trains and public transportwithin Germany) - An Employee Discount Code - Family care benefits - Life insurance - Employee Assistance Program providing free confidential supportencompassing mental health, life events, everyday living and financial matters - Medical Benefits abroad when embarking on international business travel - Affinity Groups to build communities and bring employees together acrossthe world (read more on https : www.aboutamazon.comaffinity-groups) ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONSYou need to meet 100% of these requirements to apply for a position at Amazon. - Currently enrolled in an MBAMScPhDMEng and available for 10-12 weeksbetween June and October to work full time - Between 3 and 10 years of complex professional experience (excludinginternships and work studies) with responsibility for project management anddelivery - Very good command of German and English (CEFR B2) at the time ofapplication - Flexible to work in non-traditional shift patterns, which may includenights and weekends - Open to relocate within the country you have applied to work within - Analytical skills and sound business judgment - Delivered complex projects, where you have been required to engage teamsand leadership to deliver on business initiatives or goals ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- You have professional experience in engineering, management, logistics,manufacturing, science or any other STEM field - Demonstrable decision-making skills, enabling you to use sound reasoning asand when required - Direct management experience for employees and their performance - Previous experience in setting, monitoring and improving KPIs or similarmetrics - Successful track record in supporting internal or external customers - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written andverbal) - Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or Kaizen techniques and methodologies Our Pathways internship program requires a minimum of 10 working weeks betweenbeginning of June and beginning of September. If it is not possible for you toobtain your visawork permit maximum one week before your Day 1 with us, wemay have no other choice than cancelling your internship under this programfor the agreed cycle, but we will endeavor you the opportunity to re-interviewfor another internship or even for a permanent Amazon job in 2025, subject toavailability. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately thatemploying a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruitingdecisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion todiscover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the securityof your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult ourPrivacy Notice (https : www.amazon.jobsenprivacy_page) to know more abouthow we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. mwd