Yard Manager Jobs
Yard Manager jobs are open across logistics, construction, manufacturing, and utilities, at every level from entry-level crew lead to senior operations, with specializations in fleet coordination, inventory control, and equipment management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DESCRIPTION
It’s no secret that Amazon relies on its technology to deliver millions of packages every day to its customers – on time and with low cost. We build and deliver complex software solutions that work across our vendors, warehouses and carriers to optimize both time & cost to get packages delivered. Our services handle thousands of requests per second, make business decisions impacting billions of dollars a year, integrate with a network of small and large carriers, owner operators and drivers worldwide, manage business rules for millions of unique products, and improve ordering and delivery experience for millions of online shoppers. That said, this remains a fast growing business and our technical journey has only started. Our mission is to build the most efficient and optimal transportation solution on the planet, using our technology and engineering muscle as our biggest advantage. We aim to leverage technologies in big data, machine learning, and optimization techniques, and operate high volume, low latency, and high availability services.
Come and be a part of Amazon’s amazing growth story and the world’s leading transportation technology company!
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for an analytical and technically skilled Technical Program Manager to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for scoping and delivering large projects end-to-end. Responsibilities include collection of business and systems requirements from internal and external customers, writing specifications, driving project schedules from design to release, aligning schedules and milestones across technical teams and managing the product launch plan. You will lead and coordinate design/implementation efforts between internal teams and outside merchants and vendors to develop optimal solutions. You will be expected to make appropriate tradeoffs to optimize time-to-market, clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes to internal cross-functional and remote project teams.
The right candidate will possess a strong program management background, will have demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects, and will have a well-rounded technical background in current web technologies. You will be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in and get the job done.
A day in the life
As a TPM, you will anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints. An ability to take large, complex projects and break them down into manageable pieces, develop functional specifications, then deliver them in a successful and timely manner is expected. High judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence, analytical talent and leadership are essential to success in this role.
About the team
Relay Yard & Fleet Tech builds the software, hardware, and AI that make Amazon's trucking operations visible, safe, and automated — from the moment an asset enters a yard to every mile it runs on the road. Relay Yard Automation (RYA) runs and secures Amazon's middle-mile yards worldwide, anchored by Relay Yard Control — a LiDAR and computer-vision digital twin for real-time yard safety and tracking — and the LiDAR Human Intrusion System. Relay Fleet Tech (RFT) makes Amazon's fleet visible and maintainable across Middle Mile and Last Mile, owning next-generation trailer telematics hardware, the fleet-maintenance platform, asset tracking and location intelligence, and the geospatial services hundreds of downstream systems depend on. Together, the team turns raw sensor signals into decisions that move freight and lays the foundation for autonomous yard and fleet operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of software development experience
- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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, Bellevue - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
It’s no secret that Amazon relies on its technology to deliver millions of packages every day to its customers – on time and with low cost. We build and deliver complex software solutions that work across our vendors, warehouses and carriers to optimize both time & cost to get packages delivered. Our services handle thousands of requests per second, make business decisions impacting billions of dollars a year, integrate with a network of small and large carriers, owner operators and drivers worldwide, manage business rules for millions of unique products, and improve ordering and delivery experience for millions of online shoppers. That said, this remains a fast growing business and our technical journey has only started. Our mission is to build the most efficient and optimal transportation solution on the planet, using our technology and engineering muscle as our biggest advantage. We aim to leverage technologies in big data, machine learning, and optimization techniques, and operate high volume, low latency, and high availability services.
Come and be a part of Amazon’s amazing growth story and the world’s leading transportation technology company!
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for an analytical and technically skilled Technical Program Manager to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for scoping and delivering large projects end-to-end. Responsibilities include collection of business and systems requirements from internal and external customers, writing specifications, driving project schedules from design to release, aligning schedules and milestones across technical teams and managing the product launch plan. You will lead and coordinate design/implementation efforts between internal teams and outside merchants and vendors to develop optimal solutions. You will be expected to make appropriate tradeoffs to optimize time-to-market, clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes to internal cross-functional and remote project teams.
The right candidate will possess a strong program management background, will have demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects, and will have a well-rounded technical background in current web technologies. You will be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in and get the job done.
A day in the life
As a TPM, you will anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints. An ability to take large, complex projects and break them down into manageable pieces, develop functional specifications, then deliver them in a successful and timely manner is expected. High judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence, analytical talent and leadership are essential to success in this role.
About the team
Relay Yard & Fleet Tech builds the software, hardware, and AI that make Amazon's trucking operations visible, safe, and automated — from the moment an asset enters a yard to every mile it runs on the road. Relay Yard Automation (RYA) runs and secures Amazon's middle-mile yards worldwide, anchored by Relay Yard Control — a LiDAR and computer-vision digital twin for real-time yard safety and tracking — and the LiDAR Human Intrusion System. Relay Fleet Tech (RFT) makes Amazon's fleet visible and maintainable across Middle Mile and Last Mile, owning next-generation trailer telematics hardware, the fleet-maintenance platform, asset tracking and location intelligence, and the geospatial services hundreds of downstream systems depend on. Together, the team turns raw sensor signals into decisions that move freight and lays the foundation for autonomous yard and fleet operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 3+ years of software development experience
- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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, Bellevue - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in yard manager jobs.
- Three or more years of experience in yard, warehouse, or logistics operations management
- Proven ability to supervise drivers, dock workers, or yard crews on a daily basis
- Familiarity with yard management systems or transportation management software
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- OSHA-compliant forklift operator certification or willingness to obtain it
- High school diploma or GED required, with associate or bachelor's degree preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Yard Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to yard operations
Highlight specific equipment you've managed, the size of yards you've overseen, and any inventory or dispatch systems you've used. Generic operations resumes get screened out fast when hiring managers are scanning for direct yard experience.
Get your forklift certification current
Many yard manager postings require OSHA-compliant forklift operator certification, and an expired card can disqualify you before the interview stage. Renew or obtain it before you apply, then list the certification date prominently on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists yard manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your fleet type
Yard manager roles differ significantly between flatbed trucking operations, container depots, and construction laydown yards. Apply to openings where your specific equipment background matches, since interviewers ask detailed questions about the exact assets you've managed.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect questions about how you'd handle a driver shortage during peak hours or a damaged shipment that blocks a gate. Walk through your actual decision process, naming the specific steps you take to restore flow, not just the outcome you'd aim for.
Negotiate shift structure alongside the offer
Yard operations run around the clock, and shift assignments vary widely by facility. Confirm which shifts you'd own before accepting, and ask how on-call coverage is handled, since those terms affect daily life more than base pay for most yard managers.
Yard Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most yard managers?
The companies hiring the most yard managers right now include Parsons, FNS, and Radius Recycling, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Washington, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution, construction, and manufacturing companies account for the bulk of active postings.
How many yard manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of yard manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most yard operations roles. The sub-areas with the most scheduling flexibility tend to be administrative coordination and reporting functions rather than direct floor or gate supervision.
How do you become a yard manager?
Start in a yard associate, dock worker, or driver role to build direct operations experience, then move into a lead or shift supervisor position where you manage a small crew. Obtain forklift certification and learn whatever yard management or dispatch software your employer uses. Most hiring managers promote from within or hire candidates who can demonstrate hands-on equipment and crew experience alongside basic administrative skills.
Can you get hired as a yard manager with little experience?
Some employers will consider candidates with limited direct yard management experience if you've supervised people in a related setting, such as a warehouse, construction site, or freight dock. Emphasize any safety training, equipment certifications, and examples of organizing workflow under pressure. Smaller operations and regional carriers are generally more open to developing candidates than large national distributors with high-volume yards.
What does the yard manager interview process look like?
Most yard manager interviews involve a phone screen with HR followed by an in-person or video interview with an operations manager or plant supervisor. Expect scenario questions about handling gate backups, managing driver behavior, or resolving equipment breakdowns mid-shift. Many employers also include a brief facility walkthrough where they assess whether you can read a yard layout and ask informed questions about the operation.
Where can I find and apply to yard manager jobs?
You can find and apply to yard manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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