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DESCRIPTION: We're on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow.
At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you're ready to be.
Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth.
At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth.
To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
Amazon is continually evolving and is a place where motivated employees thrive and also where employee ownership and accountability lead to meaningful results.
The Amazon University Talent Acquisition Team are looking for ambitious students to join us as a Program Manager Intern in Capetown, working within one of our core businesses, including Retail, Amazon Vendor Services, Merchant Services, Prime Video, Prime Now, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Advertising.
This is a 6 months full time Internship
Key job responsibilities
We aim for the ultimate simplicity to make customers' lives easier.
That's why we need people who are innovators and disruptors.
People who dive deep and think big.
As a Program Manager intern, you will collaborate and partner with business teams to define and solve problems that impact customers, as well as identify predictors and causes of business-related problems to implement novel approaches related to forecasting and prediction.
You will identify, develop, manage, and execute analyses to uncover areas of opportunity and present written business recommendations.
You will build relationships, identify stakeholders, and influence other teams across organizations and external teams while defining analytical approaches to uncover new insights and formulate recommendations that improve processes.
About the team
If you're insatiably curious and always want to learn more, then you've come to the right place.
Depending on your location, country, job status and other requirements, some or all of the following benefits may be available to you as an intern.
• Competitive pay
• Impactful project and internship/role deliverables
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns
• Internships events such as speaker series, intern panels, Leadership Principles sessions, Amazon writing skills sessions.
• Mentorship and career development
You Are:
- Available to commence an internship in Feb/March 2025.
- You should then be available for 6 months, full time (40h/week) in Capetown
- Recent Graduate or Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree
- Fluent written and verbal communication in English (Level - C1 or higher).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with clients
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.
We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas.
In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates.
We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa.
Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.