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This role requires up to 60% traveling. Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Senior Project Engineering Manager that can drive innovation, standardization, and expansion in the Amazon logistics (AMZL) network. As a member of the UK Field Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of exciting deployment projects including new launches, Automated solutions, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) re-layouts, and other building retrofit improvements. Location within the UK can differ upon agreement with Recruiter and HM. Locations available are inside our delivery stations in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, and Glasgow. Key Job Responsibilities
Managing highly complex concurrent projects related to the deployment of engineering solutions in delivery stations of the UK/IE Amazon Logistics (AMZL) network. Owning a program or a portfolio of projects related to launches or retrofits of different technology types including Automation, Material Handling Equipment, or other building improvement projects. Leading the whole project/program lifecycle from concept and budgeting creation to handover at completion to relevant stakeholders. Handling independently or with minimal guidance different tactical phases of the projects/program, including dealing with substantial constraints related to resource allocation, capex, and timelines linked to business requirements. Interacting with senior level management across different functions to provide trade-off solutions that satisfy potential conflicts. Identifying inefficiencies of processes or standards within the allocated country or at the European level and proactively leading improvements with the relevant teams. A Day in the Life
You will plan and manage execution of engineering projects in AMZL delivery stations primarily across the UK or EU if required. Your day could include cross-functional engagement within the organization to agree on program strategy, attending the site to monitor deployment progress, planning and managing resources to execute activities according to business goals, and enabling efficient mechanisms to handover to customers. You will make strategic decisions on behalf of the business and see the outcome come to fruition through coordination of stakeholders, both internal and third party, and finally celebrating in the successful launch of the project… Day One for all of us! About the Team
The UK Field Engineering team is comprised of a talented and diverse group of project and program managers who drive coordination of all activities required to safely build complex solutions across the AMZL network. Our team puts a high value on work-life harmony and we are dedicated to developing and supporting our new team members. We care about your career growth, so we assign projects based on each individual's development. Our team is intentional about building a climate where respect, equity, and positive recognition of differences are cultivated as we think it is the best environment to foster innovation. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent. Working experience in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent. Working experience as Project Manager of multiple complex projects or as Program Manager. Working experience in managing project/program lifecycle on cross-functional aspects (i.e., Budget creation, vendor tendering, execution, handover to customer mechanisms, etc.). Proficiency in planning and analysis tools: Excel & Microsoft Project or similar. Proficiency in engineering design tools: AutoCAD or similar. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders to deliver projects/program including external vendors. Experience in the commissioning of automated machinery and entire systems. Experience in working with analysis tools for KPI reporting (i.e., PowerBI or similar). Knowledge of Six Sigma analytical and process improvement techniques. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business equivalent. Experience with working within Logistics Automated environment. Strong analytical and data-driven skills. Clear and concise in verbal and written communication. Ability to communicate across an increasing diversity of areas (i.e., legal, Operations, Finance, Safety, regulatory, external industry groups, etc.). Ability to work autonomously in ambiguous environments. Ability to work under pressure and on peak periods.
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This role requires up to 60% traveling. Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Senior Project Engineering Manager that can drive innovation, standardization, and expansion in the Amazon logistics (AMZL) network. As a member of the UK Field Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of exciting deployment projects including new launches, Automated solutions, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) re-layouts, and other building retrofit improvements. Location within the UK can differ upon agreement with Recruiter and HM. Locations available are inside our delivery stations in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, and Glasgow. Key Job Responsibilities
Managing highly complex concurrent projects related to the deployment of engineering solutions in delivery stations of the UK/IE Amazon Logistics (AMZL) network. Owning a program or a portfolio of projects related to launches or retrofits of different technology types including Automation, Material Handling Equipment, or other building improvement projects. Leading the whole project/program lifecycle from concept and budgeting creation to handover at completion to relevant stakeholders. Handling independently or with minimal guidance different tactical phases of the projects/program, including dealing with substantial constraints related to resource allocation, capex, and timelines linked to business requirements. Interacting with senior level management across different functions to provide trade-off solutions that satisfy potential conflicts. Identifying inefficiencies of processes or standards within the allocated country or at the European level and proactively leading improvements with the relevant teams. A Day in the Life
You will plan and manage execution of engineering projects in AMZL delivery stations primarily across the UK or EU if required. Your day could include cross-functional engagement within the organization to agree on program strategy, attending the site to monitor deployment progress, planning and managing resources to execute activities according to business goals, and enabling efficient mechanisms to handover to customers. You will make strategic decisions on behalf of the business and see the outcome come to fruition through coordination of stakeholders, both internal and third party, and finally celebrating in the successful launch of the project… Day One for all of us! About the Team
The UK Field Engineering team is comprised of a talented and diverse group of project and program managers who drive coordination of all activities required to safely build complex solutions across the AMZL network. Our team puts a high value on work-life harmony and we are dedicated to developing and supporting our new team members. We care about your career growth, so we assign projects based on each individual's development. Our team is intentional about building a climate where respect, equity, and positive recognition of differences are cultivated as we think it is the best environment to foster innovation. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent. Working experience in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent. Working experience as Project Manager of multiple complex projects or as Program Manager. Working experience in managing project/program lifecycle on cross-functional aspects (i.e., Budget creation, vendor tendering, execution, handover to customer mechanisms, etc.). Proficiency in planning and analysis tools: Excel & Microsoft Project or similar. Proficiency in engineering design tools: AutoCAD or similar. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders to deliver projects/program including external vendors. Experience in the commissioning of automated machinery and entire systems. Experience in working with analysis tools for KPI reporting (i.e., PowerBI or similar). Knowledge of Six Sigma analytical and process improvement techniques. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business equivalent. Experience with working within Logistics Automated environment. Strong analytical and data-driven skills. Clear and concise in verbal and written communication. Ability to communicate across an increasing diversity of areas (i.e., legal, Operations, Finance, Safety, regulatory, external industry groups, etc.). Ability to work autonomously in ambiguous environments. Ability to work under pressure and on peak periods.
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