Early Life Cycle Manager, Early Life Cycle Management

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an ELM Project Manager to join our Central RME team. The role involves leading full lifecycle projects for new launches, coordinating with engineering, product, and operations, and ensuring successful deployment across sites nationwide.

Relocation assistance may be provided and up to 75% travel is required. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial/ manufacturing engineering, strong MS Office and MS Project skills, and experience with material handling systems and OEE

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial, operations, manufacturing, or project engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project skills.
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions.
• Knowledge of performance metrics such as OEE, downtime, throughput, or quality.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete project lifecycle for new launches, including requirements gathering, planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and deployment.
• Own large-scale engineering projects from planning and design through installation, commissioning, qualification, and launch support.
• Assess and communicate project status, driving escalations on risks and delays across teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones with clear stakeholder communications.
• Create Business Continuity and Risk Mitigation plans with site RME teams for smooth handover.
• Resource planning and allocation for project teams.
• Support expansion and execution of the RME qualification process, including vendor management and feedback.
• Prepare and deliver RME launch plans for new sites and support field activities.
• Aim to improve safety, equipment uptime, efficiency, cost, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Industrial engineering

MS Office Proficient

Process improvement

OEE metrics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

VBA

SQL

MS Project

Visio

Job description

At Amazon, we strive to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We are seeking a dedicated ELM Project Manager to join our Central RME (Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering) team and help us achieve this goal.

This role requires up to 75% nationwide travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage the complete project lifecycle for new launches, including requirements gathering, planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and successful deployment.
• Own large-scale engineering projects from planning and design through installation, commissioning, qualification, and launch support.
• Assess and communicate project status, driving escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring effective communication and coordination across all stakeholders.
• Create Business Continuity and Risk Mitigation plans with site RME teams to allow seamless handover to Construction or Operations Engineering.
• Conduct resource planning and allocation for project teams.
• Support the expansion and execution of the RME qualification process, including vendor management and feedback.
• Prepare and deliver RME launch plans for new sites and support the RME field team in executing launch activities.
• Continuously aim for improved safety, equipment uptime, efficiency, cost management, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability within Amazon.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions
• Knowledge of performance metrics such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime, throughput, or quality
• Bachelor's degree

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

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

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