Kathy Wharton-Johnson
Senior Program Manager, Regional Fleet Operations, Global Fleet & Products
- Role
- Sr Program Manager at Amazon
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kathy Wharton-Johnson
Strategic, data-driven operations leader with 20+ years of experience driving performance across global fleet operations, logistics, government relations, and enterprise program management. I have led complex, multi-regional initiatives for high-growth and highly regulated organizations including Amazon, United Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and the U.S. Navy.My expertise spans fleet lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and large-scale program execution, with a consistent focus on building scalable systems, strengthening governance, and translating analytics into actionable executive insights. I am known for fostering strong cross-functional partnerships, leading geographically dispersed teams, and navigating ambiguity in fast-moving environments.Currently, I serve as a Senior Program Manager at Amazon, where I support regional and global fleet initiatives that improve safety, efficiency, and compliance across large commercial vehicle networks. In parallel, I lead a consulting practice focused on facilitation, mediation, and operational advisory services for public- and private-sector clients.I bring a disciplined, mission-driven leadership style shaped by a 21-year U.S. Navy career and reinforced through executive roles in Fortune 500 environments. I thrive in roles that require strategic thinking, operational rigor, and stakeholder trust.
Experience
Sr Program Manager
Aug 2020 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Education
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelors, Communication
2000 — 2004
Professional & Executive Development - Harvard Division of Continuing Education
Data Visualizaton: Communicating Data and Complex Ideas Visually
Webster University
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2005
Walden University
PhD, Public Policy and Administration
2006 — 2013
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