Project Manager, GEMS, NA Startup

Amazon Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the execution of new build infrastructure and retrofit projects within the GEMS organization. You will lead a team of support personnel and manage resources to meet timelines and budgets while promoting standardization across the network.

The role requires up to 80% travel nationwide and the ability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates near the office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of program or project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a highly analytical, results-oriented environment with cross functional interactions.
• Experience with Excel.

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)

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the execution of successful new build infrastructure and expansion/retrofit projects in our Operations 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 small to medium 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)

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 home (Uber, Airport, Rental Car) / Emails / Meetings / Invoice Approvals / Risk Review / Safety Reporting

Friday

• Update Source - Project Schedule/Risk Maintenance / 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

Benefits Summary:

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:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

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.

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 .

Salary range for this position is listed below

USA, MA, Boston - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 66,300.00 - 107,100.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 50,100.00 - 87,600.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Irving - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 55,600.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 80,200.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of program or project management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in a highly analytical, results-oriented environment with cross functional interactions
• Experience with Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology