Engineering Project Manager, Global Engineering Services

Amazon; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Project Manager, where you will lead innovative logistics solutions in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation technologies and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance the efficiency of Amazon's Fulfillment Centers. You will be responsible for overseeing projects from inception to execution, ensuring they meet business needs while adhering to global standards. With a focus on continuous improvement and value engineering, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of logistics. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Proven Project/Program Management experience in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of engineering projects from planning to launch.
• Lead design reviews and propose solutions for material handling.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Problem-Solving

Value Engineering

Automation Technologies

MS Excel

CAD/BIM Software

MS Project

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Automated Material Handling Systems

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Master Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

CAD/BIM Software

MS Project

Job description

Job ID: 2856514 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

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

1. End-to-end ownership for small to medium scale engineering projects (planning, design, installation, commissioning, and qualification, launch support)
2. Dive deep on technical details and provide value engineering and innovative solutions to drive frugality and continuous improvements
3. Lead technical design reviews and propose design solutions for material handling and storage solutions that meet both business needs and global design standards
4. Create, submit and track relevant CAPEX requests (Capital Planning) to ensure that all projects are delivered within budget and best overall value
5. Assess and communicate project status, drive escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams
6. Assist in providing equipment specifications and technical support to Procurement, Change Management, and other business partners for best value and competition
7. Collaborate closely with various internal teams such as World Wide Engineering, Construction, Operations, Reliability Maintenance Engineering, Procurement, and Change Management
8. Support standardisation, qualification, and launch of external fulfilment sites, while closely collaborating with External Fulfilment (EF) business partners.

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 execution 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

1. Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or related discipline
2. Experience interacting with cross-functional teams & subject-matter experts
3. Proven Project/Program Management experience in comparable industrial environments
4. Experience using MS Excel, CAD/BIM related software, MS Project
5. Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English
6. Knowledge about automated material handling systems, packaging technologies, and storage solutions
7. French, German, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Project execution experience in a construction environment (new build) or operational environment (buildout)
2. Ability to lead internal teams to deliver cross-functional programs and manage vendor relations
3. Knowledge about automated material handling systems, packaging technologies, and storage solutions
4. Comprehensive understanding of operational as well as reliability and maintenance processes including relevant software tools
5. German, French, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.

Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based in the UK with up to 50% of time on job travel, either domestically or to other EMEA countries.

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Posted: December 23, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago)