About this role
About the Role Amazon Japan seeks an experienced Senior Product Manager to own and drive the selection strategy and science for JP Books across Kindle and Print Retail. In this high-visibility role, you will define the strategic framework for differentiated selection initiatives and develop the selection science roadmap that determines how we identify, measure, and capture opportunities across the entire Books business. What You'll Do
- Build and drive the selection strategy roadmap across JP Books, including product development, program goals, and multi-pillared differentiated selection products that serve millions of customers across Print and Digital formats.
- Work as part of the Selection Product and Program team based in Japan while influencing partner teams in JP and worldwide to execute against the selection roadmap, managing diverse stakeholder groups toward common objectives across organizational boundaries.
- Define and deliver analytics, metrics, and reporting for selection in collaboration with Business Intelligence teams; drive automation and productivity gains through Artificial Intelligence to scale selection monitoring, gap analysis, and performance tracking.
- Establish benchmarking and research capabilities for monitoring selection opportunities and emerging trends across Japan's book and manga market, including competitor catalog analysis, customer purchasing behavior, and acquisition efficiency measurement.
- Report on a regular cadence to senior leadership, including driving key strategic decisions on new business models from a selection CX and VX viewpoint. What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Business-level English fluency required and Japanese language is strongly preferred
- Proven track record managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple functions and/or countries
- Experience influencing technical and non-technical leaders with product roadmaps and strategic recommendations
- Experience with data-driven decision-making, including building business cases with financial models, customer acquisition metrics, and competitive analysis
- Demonstrated ability in cross-functional project management, including planning, managing multiple priorities, and delegating tasks Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications for automation, reporting, and productivity gains
- Experience in media, publishing, entertainment, or content industries
- Ability to think and react in a high energy, fast paced environment.
- Experience working internationally or with international stakeholders/business partners
- MBA from top tier school is preferred
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do Compensation & Benefits
- Flexible work culture; emphasis on career development and inclusion