Amazon is seeking an experienced and business-oriented Engineering Project Manager to coordinate the planning, design, and execution efforts of highly complex logistic process solutions for the continued expansion of our EU Customer Fulfilment network. Ideal candidates will have Engineering Program and Project Management experience combined with an established technical problem-solving ability as well as Value Engineering experience. The role will understand all aspects of an Amazon Fulfilment Center while focusing on its automation technologies (conveyance, sortation, robotics) and storage solutions. This person will be responsible for planning, designing, and delivering state-of-the-art material handling systems and innovations while coordinating internal teams and external vendors in order to effectively execute Retrofits, Initiatives, and Expansions (REIs) in existing sites.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
You will work on the delivery of one of our Amazon Fulfillment Centers with a project lifecycle of about a year as part of a high-performing team. During the early project phases of project design and bidding, you will predominantly work in an Amazon office or from your home. During the project execution, you will typically spend 50% of your time at the project site, with peaks throughout the year, extending to most weekdays with full ownership during the last phases of project installation, commissioning & qualification and post-launch ramp-up. You will enjoy the rewarding experience of launching an Amazon Fulfillment Center or upgrading an existing one. After initial months onboarding, you will be progressively given important and extending responsibilities, within the project and aside it, by taking the lead on other business horizontal tasks. You will be constantly helped by the team, will respect and leverage diverse points of view, and focus on the inclusion of new members.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based in Europe with up to 50% of time on job travel, either domestically or to other EMEA countries.