We are looking for a forward thinking Workforce Planning Lead who goes beyond traditional headcount and cost management to shape how work gets done in an AI native organization. This role blends strategy, analytics, and organizational design to build a workforce that is adaptable, augmented by AI, and aligned to long term business value.

This leader will define what workforce planning means in a world where tasks are increasingly shared between humans and machines. You will move beyond spreadsheets and static forecasts to build dynamic models that account for automation potential, skill evolution, and new ways of organizing work.

Key job responsibilities
Lead end to end workforce planning with a focus on capabilities, skills, and outcomes rather than roles and headcount alone

Design future ready operating models that integrate humans, AI, and automation into cohesive workflows

Partner with HRBPs, Finance, and Business Operations to translate workforce strategy into actionable plans aligned with the business needs

Anticipate talent needs in an AI driven environment by partnering with business and technology leaders

Earn trust with senior leaders through executive influencing skills, developing collaborative strategies that create measurable business impact

Build scenarios and models that connect workforce decisions to productivity, innovation, and growth

Identify opportunities to redesign work, reskill talent, and deploy AI effectively across the organization

Create frameworks for determining which work should be automated, augmented, or remain human led

Advise senior leadership on workforce composition strategies that balance current delivery with future capability building

About the team
Our PXT (People Experience and Technology (HR)) team supports Peter DeSantis's organization, which encompasses Foundational AI Models, Quantum Computing, and Custom Silicon.

The business is redefining how AI models are built and trained, designing custom chips that power the next generation of compute, and pushing the boundaries of quantum computing. The pace of change is unprecedented: our charter is evolving in real time as these businesses scale, restructure, and pioneer new ways of working.

As a member of our team, you will not be supporting business as usual. You will be inventing new people practices, tools, and frameworks to match the speed and ambition of the technology organizations we serve.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
• 8+ years of experience in workforce planning, organizational design, HR strategy, or management consulting
• Experience building workforce models that go beyond headcount (incorporating skills, capabilities, and capacity and looking at business impact)
• Track record of partnering with senior business leaders to drive strategic workforce decisions
• Experience in organizations undergoing significant technology transformation or AI adoption
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data modeling, scenario planning, and quantitative decision making and ability to drive executive level insights and conversation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience influencing tech roadmaps and innovating approaches to delivering with speed and accuracy

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 177,000.00 - 239,400.00 USD annually