u/Flashy-Highlight-686

Hey all,

Ex-Amazon, 8 YOE. Currently working as a Supply Chain Program Manager. Recently moved back to India after working in the UK across startups and scale-ups.

Before someone points it out — I know 8 YOE isn’t unique, and plenty of people have stronger profiles.

That’s partly why I’m posting.

I interviewed with Google twice last year (didn’t convert), and since then the job search across both UK and India has been pretty rough. I’m targeting Program Manager roles in data centre operations and supply chain/business programs (Amazon/Google-type work, also interested in companies like Revolut).

Lately, it feels like I’ve either overestimated my profile or I’m just positioning it badly — maybe both.

If anyone has honest feedback, perspective, or advice, I’d really appreciate it.

Happy to help others as well — CV reviews, interview prep, etc. Let’s pay it forward.

I’ve been targeting Program Manager roles since 2024, applying in both India and the UK. I’ve tried different strategies—tailoring my CV in multiple ways and getting it reviewed by recruiters and industry leaders.

I did get a couple of interviews in 2025, but couldn’t convert them into offers.

One piece of feedback I received stuck with me: someone mentioned that to get on a recruiter’s radar, you need experience at a reputed company like Amazon or Boeing.

The thing is—I actually started my career at Amazon as an ML Associate. Since then, I’ve been working in startups and scale-ups based in the UK.

So now I’m wondering:

How much does past company “brand value” really matter?

Does working at big-name companies significantly impact your chances, or should experience and impact in startups carry equal weight?

Ex-Amazon PM (8 YOE) | UK → India | Maybe I’m overestimating myself?

Progran Managers: how much does past company brand impact hiring?