Senior Field Operations Leader, Robotics Installations

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an experienced Senior Field Operations Leader to drive the successful launch of our 2026 Automated Robotics (AR) or Sub Same day (SSD) facilities in the United States. You will lead field teams responsible for installation, integration, and commissioning of mission-critical projects.

You will build high-performing teams, emphasize safety and quality, and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple sites,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of operations management experience with at least 5 years leading large-scale technical installations or commissioning projects.
• 7+ years of people management experience, including managing managers.
• Demonstrated ability to scale teams and operations in high-growth environments.
• Proven track record delivering complex technical projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Experience implementing standardized work processes and operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop field teams of 11 per AR site, 7 per SSD site, or 5 per IBIS/Autostore.
• Establish a relentless high bar for safety and quality of installations.
• Drive end-to-end accountability for installation, integration, and commissioning of complex projects.
• Establish standardized work processes, training programs, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with Central and Quality teams to meet safety, timeline, cost, and quality metrics.
• Develop site leaders who own installations through trained, standardized teams.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and operations for seamless execution.

Skills

Operations management

People management

Project leadership

Process improvement

Safety focus

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking an experienced Senior Field Operations Leader to drive the successful launch of our 2026 Automated Robotics (AR) or Sub Same day (SSD) facilities in the United States. You will lead field teams responsible for installation, integration, and commissioning of mission-critical projects.

You will build high-performing teams, emphasize safety and quality, and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple sites,