Johanna Wais

Senior Program / Project Manager with 10+ years of experience at Amazon, leading complex, multi-country initiatives across Books, Music, and Global Exports. I have a strong track record of delivering large-scale programs across 10+ countries in high-ambiguity, fast-paced environments.

I specialize in driving end-to-end program execution, translating strategic objectives into structured plans, aligning cross-functional teams, managing dependencies and risks, and ensuring predictable delivery against business goals.

My experience includes leading global launches, scaling programs across international markets, and partnering closely with product, engineering, operations, and senior stakeholders to deliver measurable impact.

Core strengths include:

Program & Project Leadership: Owning complex initiatives from definition through execution, with a strong focus on alignment, governance, and delivery.

Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinating distributed teams across regions, functions, and time zones while navigating cultural and operational complexity.

Execution in Ambiguous Environments: Bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to initiatives where requirements, priorities, or constraints are evolving.

Data-Informed Decision Making: Using metrics and insights to manage risk, track progress, and support informed trade-offs.

I’m passionate about building the right structures and ways of working that enable teams to deliver consistently, scale effectively, and drive sustainable business growth.