Planning Program Manager, Ultrafast delivery
Amazon · Tokyo, Japan · Project/Program/Product Management--Non-Tech
About this role
Amazon is hiring a manager-level Engineering Manager in the software engineering function based in Tokyo, Japan. The posting calls out experience with SQL, Performance Optimization, A/B Testing and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- Engineering Manager
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- manager
- Track
- hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Project/Program/Product Management--Non-Tech
- Posted
- Jan 16, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersAmazon is seeking a Program Manager for Long-Term Planning to architect the future of our ultra-fast delivery network. In this role, you will own the strategic roadmap for our network, determining launch planning, how our Under-the-Roof (UTR) and On-the-Road (OTR) operations must evolve, how to optimize channel strategies to balance speed with cost-efficiency. You will be the bridge between high-level business strategy and operational reality. Key job responsibilities -Capacity Resource Planning Strategy: Lead long-term labor and throughput planning ensuring the network can handle growth. -Channel Delivery Strategy: Develop and refine channel distribution strategies between dedicated fleets and 3P partners to ensure "On-the-Road" (OTR) scalability during peak surges. -Strategic Feature Roadmap: Partner with Tech and Product teams to define the requirements for next-generation planning tools, such as automated routing systems and AI-driven inventory placement. -Own the "Cost-to-Serve" roadmap. Identify long-term structural improvements that drive down the cost per shipment through better topology and density. About the team We are establishing new benchmarks in ultra-fast delivery service. Our team operates at the intersection of innovation and execution, creating first-of-its-kind solutions while maintaining a customer-centric approach. We are building foundational elements of new network from the ground up, including development of operational frameworks,…