Senior Site Deployment Lead, Robotics & Automation

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will build and develop high-performing teams while ensuring all projects meet Amazon's rigorous safety, timeline, cost, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operations management experience, including leading large-scale technical installations or commissioning projects.
• 7+ years of people management experience, including managing managers.
• Experience scaling teams and operations in high-growth environments.
• Track record delivering complex technical projects on time, within budget and to quality specifications.
• 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 site.
• Establish a relentless safety and quality standard for installations.
• Drive end-to-end accountability for installation, integration and commissioning of complex projects.
• Create 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 teams and standardized work.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure seamless project execution.

Skills

Operations leadership

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

The ideal candidate will build and develop high-performing teams while ensuring all projects meet Amazon's rigorous safety, timeline, cost, and quality standards.