Kirsten Blair

About Kirsten Blair

Strategic enterprise program and operations leader with 15+ years of experience at Amazon and in consulting, driving large-scale transformations that translate strategy into measurable business outcomes. Expert at designing scalable execution frameworks, optimizing operational processes, and leading high-performing PMOs. Trusted advisor to senior leaders, skilled in influencing decisions, enabling organizational change, and delivering insights that improve efficiency, accountability, and global program performance in complex, fast-moving environments.

Experience

1. Manager, Program Management & Operations (Global Pmo) - Amazon University Talent Acquisition

   Amazon

   Jan 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead Amazon’s global offboarding PMO for early-career talent, driving operational excellence, governance, and cross-functional execution across 40+ countries, 115+ role families, and 19K+ hires annually. Partner with Tech, Legal, PR and Marketing to translate strategy into delivery frameworks that enable predictable execution, risk visibility, and measurable business outcomes.

Education

• UW Foster School of Business

  MBA

• University of Oregon

  B.A., Journalism

Skills

• Project Management
• Business Process Design
• Event Management
• Budget Process
• Marketing Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Proposal Writing
• People Development
• Volunteer Management
• Budget Forecasts
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Case Design
• Business Process Improvement
• Event Marketing Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Product Marketing
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Trade Shows
• Organizational Design
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Management
• Financial Management Experience
• Budget Monitoring
• Management Consulting
• College Recruiting