Project Manager, GEMS, NA Startup

Amazon

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 130,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the execution of new build infrastructure and expansion/retrofit projects within the Global Engineering, Maintenance, & Sustainability (GEMS) Organization. The role leads a team of support personnel and coordinates resources to meet timelines, budgets, and standardization goals across the network.

Applicants should be prepared for up to 80% nationwide travel and be willing to work from a corporate office when not traveling; relocation

Qualifications

3+ years of program or project management experience.
3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience.
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL.
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams.
Experience in Construction or a related field with demonstrated expertise in budgets, project scheduling, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

Manage new and existing programs, successfully delivering difficult projects and goals across multiple organizations.
Partner with other program managers to secure resources, scope efforts, set project priorities and milestones and drive delivery.
Owns program communication, accelerating progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, clearing blockers (e.g., path to green), escalating as appropriate.
Influence design and development of strategic processes.
Work with program managers and business leaders to communicate and impact critical business initiatives.
Develop, implement, and governs the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project, or sub-task.
Provide accountability while reporting on status, asking for help, and immediately escalating issues and problems as necessary.
Responsible for overall project schedule that enables the teams to be successful based upon the project milestones and Go-Live.
Position includes travel up to 80% (Nationwide)
This position requires a valid US driver’s license.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Vendor management

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Tools

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Description

Amazon is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the execution of successful new build infrastructure and expansion/retrofit projects in our Global Engineering, Maintenance, & Sustainability (GEMS) Organization. This individual will lead a team of support personnel and coordinate the resources required to launch new and complex projects with the goals of achieving timelines, staying within budget, and driving standardization within our network. The Project Manager will manage medium to large capital projects with significant schedule commitments. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate schedule of multiple vendors at the same time, as well as interface at all levels of the organization.

This role requires up to 80% 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 new and existing programs, successfully delivering difficult projects and goals across multiple organizations
Partner with other program managers to secure resources, scope efforts, set project priorities and milestones and drive delivery
Owns program communication, accelerating progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, clearing blockers (e.g., path to green), escalating as appropriate
Influence design and development of strategic processes
Work with program managers and business leaders to communicate and impact critical business initiatives
Develop, implement, and governs the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project, or sub-task
Provide accountability while reporting on status, asking for help, and immediately escalating issues and problems as necessary
Responsible for overall project schedule that enables the teams to be successful based upon the project milestones and Go-Live
Position includes travel up to 80% (Nationwide)
This position requires a valid US driver’s license

A day in the life

Monday: Travel to location (Uber, Airport, Rental Car) / 3PL Schedule Review Meeting / Emails / PO Approval / Inventory Tracking
Tuesday: Stakeholder Weekly Meeting / Site Walk/ Budget Report / Meetings / Project Incentive Work
Wednesday: Safety Walk / Order Review with Procurement / Non-Inventory Review with Site 3PL / Risk Management / PMO Reporting
Thursday: Travel to home (Uber, Airport, Rental Car) / Emails / Meetings / Invoice Approvals / Risk Review / Safety Reporting
Friday: Update Project Health Tracker / File Travel expenses / Book Travel 3 Weeks Out / Document Lessons Learned / Team Meeting / One-on-One / Project Meetings / Update Travel Calendar

This role requires you to have exceptional organizational skills to maintain a successful work life harmony.

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of program or project management experience
3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
Experience in Construction or a related field with demonstrated expertise in budgets, project scheduling, and vendor management.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3+ years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.