Amazon Pathways
Do you want to become a leader in a global company? Do you want to manage challenging problems with global impact, while coaching hundreds of employees? As part of the Pathways Operations Leadership Development Program, you can reach senior management within Amazon Operations in just five years.
Solving problems with data
Pathways is designed for candidates currently pursuing a master’s degree (or doctorate degree in some countries), or with a military background.
Pathways leaders achieve their goals while making a positive impact on millions of people around the world. We’re seeking problem solvers, innovators, and go-getters who are ready for roles that aren’t typical desk jobs. You’ll use data to make business decisions, while providing your teams with tools to succeed.
Bring your expertise and leadership skills, and we’ll give you the support you need to build your dream career.
Make a global impact
The Pathways program hires in the following geographic areas (based on business need):
• North America: Canada and the United States
• EMEA: Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom
• Asia: India and Japan
Note: Although there is a location specified on each of our roles, you may be stationed at any of our locations in your country of hire based on our business needs. Placements require flexibility, but we will take your location preferences into consideration.
Pathways career progression
Summer internship
Interns will be assigned to a site in our operations network. You’ll complete a project that exposes you to high-level leadership and complex project execution. Your internship will last 10 to 12 weeks. At the end, you can be considered to return as a full-time Pathways leader after you complete your graduate studies.
Pipeline to Pathways
You’ll work an extended rotation as an area manager. You’ll start as a level 5 employee, building the foundations of leadership required to transition into the Pathways program as a level 6.
This opportunity is available in the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and Poland.
Operations Manager
After an initial Area Manager experience, you’ll lead teams of 300 to 500 members, or a new site or business type. You’ll improve the efficiency of the operations processes, supported by our engineering and tech teams.
Senior Operations Manager
You’ll move on to become an operations leader, using your analytical skills and operational and leadership experience. You’ll execute initiatives in supply chain and transportation and logistics.
Graduation
As you complete the Pathways program and promote into roles such as Director or General Manager, you’ll be recognized for your leadership and operational excellence. You’ll use your knowledge to lead a new team, project, business, or site.
Stories from Pathways leaders
Max B.
“There’s never a dull moment. I was the first intern in the Pathways program to join the Middle Mile. I charted my own path and prepared myself for peak season, where I led an entire shift.”
Ryan A.
“I love the level of trust that is placed in me to manage large sites with autonomy. I really enjoy the exposure that we get to senior leadership from being part of this program.”
Hear from Pathways leaders
Career advancement
Charlotte talks about the career mobility and advancement in the Pathways program.
Application and interview tips
One of our recent graduates, Kareem, shares advice to help applicants prepare, relax, and have fun.
