Startup Project Manager (Support) Intern Spring and Summer 2027 (Bellevue, WA), (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Amazon's Startup Project Manager Internship in Bellevue, WA offers hands-on exposure to startup infrastructure projects within the GEMS organization. The spring 2027 period is on-site, part-time (20 hours/week) at a Bellevue office, with a transition to a 12-week full-time (40 hours/week) summer period that may include travel to U.S.

project sites. Interns will support project management activities, work with senior PMs to deliver projects on time and within budget, and gain mentorship across

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with expected completion between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Reside within 50 miles of the Bellevue, WA location listed in this posting.
• Available to work part-time (20 hours/week) during Spring 2027 (Feb–May/Jun 2027) from Bellevue, WA.
• Able to transition to full-time (40 hours/week) for a 12-week period during Summer 2027 from Bellevue, WA.
• Willing to travel up to 30% to project sites and corporate offices across the United States in the summer.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Actively develop project management expertise through on-the-job execution and mentorship.
• Support coordination with program managers and leaders to secure resources and milestones.
• Assist with status reports, procurement, and stakeholder communications.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation for training and SOPs.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Outlook

Job description

Startup Project Manager (Support) Intern Spring and Summer 2027 (Bellevue, WA),

Job ID: 10534582 | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57

Power that runs the world | Discover careers in Operations Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. You'll help design, improve, and run systems that connect people, products, and places at scale. You'll take ownership early, work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges, and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day. Here, the impact of what you build isn't abstract, it's visible, immediate, and meaningful - keeping one of the world's most complex operations moving forward. This is where your journey takes shape through action, responsibility, and the opportunity to grow in many directions. This position is based at Amazon's Bellevue, WA corporate office (SEA104). Candidates must be available to work on-site at the Bellevue location for the duration of the spring semester. During the summer months, occasional travel to Amazon fulfillment centers under construction and other corporate offices across the United States may be required. The Startup Project Manager Internship is an on-site part-time internship (20 hours a week) during the Spring 2027 academic season (February/March 2027 – May/June 2027) based at a Amazon fulfillment center under construction. Upon school release for Summer 2027 (May/June 2027 – July/August 2027) this position shifts to a 12-week internship “full-time” (40 hours/week) with potential travel opportunities to other fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices across the United States. Amazon's Global Engineering, Maintenance, & Sustainability (GEMS) Organization is looking for innovative and solutions-oriented interns to support our project management function. Startup Project Manager interns will support the coordination and execution of new build infrastructure and expansion/retrofit projects, working alongside senior Project Managers to help deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and to Amazon's standards. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to large‑scale industrial project launches while developing your project management expertise through mentorship and real‑world execution.

Key job responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Actively develop project management expertise through on-the-job execution, mentorship, and Amazon training programs
• Partner with program managers and business leaders to secure resources, scope efforts, set project priorities and milestones, drive delivery, and impact critical business initiatives
• Own program communication, accelerating progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, clearing blockers, and presenting project status and recommendations to senior leadership
• Anticipate program changes and work with stakeholders to understand associated impacts
• Conduct data analysis to identify issues and implement significant process improvement projects that streamline workflows and create efficiencies within the team and larger business functions
• Process and upload detailed procurement requirements into purchasing systems to generate and manage purchase order requisitions
• Monitor and resolve customer tickets through established queue system while maintaining service level agreements (SLAs) and providing support via email, video conferencing, and other mechanisms
• Create, update and maintain comprehensive training documentation and standard operating procedures
• Thrive both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating exceptional ability to navigate ambiguous environments while consistently maintaining high-performance standards and delivering results

Learning & Continuous Improvement

• Actively develop project management expertise through on-the-job execution, mentorship, and Amazon training programs
• Document lessons learned and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Identify and suggest improvements within assigned workstreams
• Seek exposure to all phases of the project lifecycle to build breadth of knowledge and readiness for advancement
• Develop proficiency with Amazon's project management tools and systems

A day in the life

During the spring semester, Startup PM interns work part-time at the Corporate Office, supporting project management activities such as updating project schedules, tracking budgets and purchase orders, preparing status reports, coordinating with procurement and 3PL partners, and supporting stakeholder communications. You will work under regular guidance from Startup Supply Chain (SSC) Project Managers, building your knowledge of project management concepts and Amazon's startup processes while contributing to real project deliverables. During the summer full-time period, interns travel to project sites to support active startup projects, attend stakeholder meetings, coordinate with vendors, and gain firsthand exposure to Amazon's new tools and expansion projects. You will work across multiple stakeholder groups and build effective working relationships while developing toward independence under the mentorship of senior Project Managers.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Currently reside within 50 miles of the position location listed in this job posting
• Available to work part-time (20 hours/week) during Spring 2027 semester (February/March 2027 – May/June 2027) from our Bellevue, WA office
• Available to transition to full-time (40 hours/week) for a 12-week period during Summer 2027 (May/June 2027 – July/August 2027) from our Bellevue, WA office
• Able to travel up to 30% to project sites and corporate offices across the United States during summer months
• Are 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or exposure in project management, operations management, supply chain, or engineering
• Experience in a highly analytical, results-oriented environment with cross-functional interactions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including pivot tables, macros, index/match, and vlookup
• Experience in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams or stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or exposure in project management, operations management, supply chain, or engineering
• Experience in a highly analytical, results-oriented environment with cross-functional interactions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including pivot tables, macros, index/match, and vlookup
• Experience in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams or stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities

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 starting pay for this position is listed below.Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits .

The starting pay for this position is listed below.Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits .

Bellevue, WA, USA - 80,200.00 USD Annually

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