ARS Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Deployment

Amazon; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to own end-to-end material handling system implementations across multiple building types. You will lead cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and procurement, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and quality targets.

The role requires 5+ years of project management experience, contract oversight, and the ability to coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts across large programs.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex stakeholders.
• 5+ years of project management experience with increasing scope.
• Experience delivering mid-size projects (up to $40M) in construction/material handling.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for work execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end implementation for material handling system programs across multiple building types.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage external vendors to meet schedule and budget.
• Oversee master schedule, contracts, technical and financial aspects of projects.
• Define and advance technical standards, deployment methodologies, and playbooks.
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines to meet performance targets.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

ARS Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Deployment

Job ID: 10536994 | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57

One Material Handling System (OMHS) is building Amazon's in-house material handling capabilities, transforming how Amazon designs, builds, and operates its facilities. As Amazon's internal material handling system integrator, we combine precision in technical project management with the vision needed to revolutionize our material handling capabilities. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager who will exemplify ownership of their assigned material handling projects, ensuring successful implementation across Amazon's network. Our S-TIPM works closely with WWDE, Operations Engineering, strategic suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver complex material handling systems. This role requires both strategic vision and tactical execution to standardize project delivery while maintaining the high standards that complex material handling systems demand. You will drive projects through our comprehensive Project Lifecycle Framework, from initiation through commissioning and handover, while helping establish the processes and playbooks that will enable OMHS to scale across Amazon's network.

Key job responsibilities

• In partnership with WWDE, Operations Engineering, strategic suppliers, and other functional groups this individual will drive the execution strategy and management for material handling system implementations. This position will provide project leadership throughout the entire lifecycle of specific project(s) of a particular building type (ARS, SSD, AMZL, IXD, 1DC, RDC).


• Serve as the single‑threaded leader for material handling system implementation programs, driving end‑to‑end execution across mechanical engineering, controls integration, power systems, and operational requirements for specific building types (ARS, SSD, AMZL, IXD).


• Lead a multi‑disciplined team and sub‑contractors; manage conflict, establish priorities, coordinate concurrent and sequencing activities, develop team members, and provide overall project leadership.


• Manage the project master schedule, administrative, contractual, technical, and financial aspects of projects to achieve timely completion, holding all internal teams and external vendors accountable for their commitments.


• Drive cross‑functional communications and strategic planning for material handling system deployment, determining KPIs and driving standardization initiatives while building strong relationships with operations, functional groups, vendors, and senior leaders.


• Define and continuously improve technical standards, deployment methodologies, and best practices for material handling system implementations, including the development of the Project Lifecycle Framework and implementation playbooks.


• Coordinate across specialized engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls) to maintain ownership of system integration approaches, ensuring technical requirements, performance standards, and operational metrics are met throughout all lifecycle phases.


• Manage technical partnerships with OEMs and 3P engineering firms to ensure optimal system design, integration, and commissioning.


• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks in system design, integration approach, and operational implementation while leveraging knowledge management systems and engineering documentation standards.


• Drive commercial and technical strategy during project execution, creating mechanisms and processes that increase velocity while maintaining quality and execution excellence.

A day in the life

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute material handling system implementations while establishing standardized processes for future deployments. Provide cross‑functional leadership by aligning engineering, operations, procurement, installation and commissioning teams around shared project objectives and milestones. Develop and deliver project execution strategies and detailed plans to drive implementation from initiation through commissioning, ensuring project(s) success. Own and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures against forecasts, identifying cost risks early, and implementing corrective actions to maintain financial targets. Maintain rigorous schedule oversight by developing comprehensive project timelines, monitoring critical path activities, and proactively addressing delays to keep projects on track. Interface with strategic partners to ensure successful integration of Amazon‑spec equipment and facilitate cross‑organizational collaboration to resolve technical and logistical challenges.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in contract management


• Experience leading projects across multiple stakeholders


• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience demonstrating increasing levels of project value and complexity.


• Experience with completion of medium sized projects (up to $40M) in the Construction and/or Material Handling Industry.


• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% (Note: Most travel is done on weekdays).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field


• PMP, or PMP certificate


• Experience managing multiple internal stakeholders and advising cross‑functional teams


• Experience with Automated Control System and material handing systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, GA, Atlanta - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Westboro - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 120,700.00 - 163,300.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.