Engineering Project Manager, UK field Engineering Team

Amazon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead mission-critical engineering and facilities initiatives across our fast-expanding delivery network.

You will drive large-scale transformations from conception through completion, including new site launches, MHE layouts, retrofits of automated solutions and infrastructure developments, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver on time, budget and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in planning, scheduling and auditing maintenance activities.
• Experience working with CMMS software.
• Travel up to 30-50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage deployment of engineering solutions in UK AMZL delivery stations.
• Own projects from greenfield launches to retrofits of automated systems.
• Lead full lifecycle: ordering, layout validation, vendor coordination, SAT, handover.
• Collaborate across functions to deliver solutions within guidelines.
• Validate designs and requirements; resolve deficiencies to maintain schedules.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead country/Europe-wide improvements.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Six Sigma/Lean

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

Job description

Description

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.

Multiple locations available across Midlands, Manchester, London and Edinburgh delivery station network.

Amazon Logistics is experiencing unprecedented growth and seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead mission-critical engineering and facilities initiatives across our rapidly expanding network. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to drive large-scale transformation projects from conception through completion, including new site launches, facility optimizations, and strategic infrastructure developments.

Key job responsibilities

• Managing projects related to the deployment of engineering solutions in delivery stations of UK Amazon Logistics (AMZL) network
• Owning projects including greenfield launches, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) re-layouts, retrofits of automated solutions and other building improvements
• Leading the full project lifecycle from equipment ordering, layout validation, vendor coordination and project plan finalisation to installation works management, vendor commissioning, Site Acceptance Test (SAT) completion and handover to internal customers
• Interacting with different functions to provide trade off solutions that satisfy potential conflicts and deliver as per guidelines
• Validating stakeholder designs and customer requirements and providing feedback in a timely manner to resolve technical deficiencies and maintain schedules
• Identifying inefficiencies of processes or standards within the allocated country or at European level and proactively leading improvements with the relevant teams

A day in the life

You will manage execution of engineering projects in AMZL delivery stations primarily across UK or EU if required. Your day could include engaging within the organization or with vendors to execute as per guidelines, attending the site to monitor progresses on a daily basis, resolving technical deficiencies to maintain schedule and delivering as per standards. You will optimise and simplify to remove bottlenecks and make sure the project is delivered on time, budget and quality as set up by program and finally celebrating in the successful launch of the project… Day One for all of us!

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in planning, scheduling and auditing maintenance activities
• Experience working with CMMS software
• Travel up to 30%-50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
• Experience working with and managing third party vendors
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing

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Company - Amazon UK Services Ltd.