Project Manager, GEMS Startup, Global Engineering, Maintenance, & Sustainability - Startup
Amazon · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $90,000 / year
- Houston, TX
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Job highlights
- Manage large capital projects nationwide.
- Coordinate vendors and internal teams.
- Drive standardization and cost control.
- Requires up to 80% nationwide travel.
- Utilize data for process improvements.
About the role
Project Manager, Global Engineering Maintenance & Sustainability
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 accelerated schedule commitments. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate the 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), and escalating as appropriate.
- Influence the design and development of strategic processes.
- Work with program managers and business leaders to communicate and impact critical business initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and govern 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 the 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 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.
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:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of program or project management experience.
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience.
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
- Experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Analysis
- Excel
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Schedule Management
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
Skills & topics
- Project Manager
- Program Management
- Global Engineering
- Maintenance
- Sustainability
- Infrastructure Projects
- Capital Projects
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Excel
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How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 3+ years in project management, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Emphasize cross-functional experience.
- Showcase Excel skills: Provide examples of advanced Excel usage (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) in your application and during interviews.
- Quantify achievements: Use metrics to demonstrate successful project delivery, cost savings, and implemented process improvements.
- Prepare for travel: Be ready to discuss your comfort and experience with up to 80% nationwide travel.
- Understand Amazon's culture: Research Amazon's leadership principles and values to align your answers with their expectations.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical work arrangement for a Project Manager at Amazon?
- The Project Manager role at Amazon involves significant nationwide travel, up to 80%. When not traveling, you will be expected to work from a corporate office. Candidates should be willing to live within a reasonable commuting distance of an office location.
- What are the key responsibilities for the Project Manager, Global Engineering Maintenance & Sustainability role?
- The Project Manager will oversee new build infrastructure and expansion/retrofit projects, manage project timelines and budgets, coordinate multiple vendors, drive standardization, and communicate project status to senior leadership. This role also involves developing and implementing business and technical functions for assigned projects.
- What qualifications are essential for this Amazon Project Manager position?
- Essential qualifications include 3+ years of program or project management experience, 3+ years in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics, cross-functional collaboration experience with tech and non-tech teams, a Bachelor's degree, and advanced Excel skills.
- Does Amazon offer relocation assistance for this Project Manager role?
- Yes, Amazon may provide relocation assistance for candidates who are willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the required corporate office.
- What is the expected travel frequency for this role?
- This Project Manager position requires up to 80% nationwide travel. This includes travel for project sites, meetings, and other related business activities.
- How does Amazon approach hiring for Project Managers with diverse backgrounds?
- Amazon values people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you are passionate about the role and believe you can make an impact, even if you don't meet every single qualification precisely, Amazon encourages you to apply.
- What benefits does Amazon typically offer for full-time employees?
- Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular, full-time employees, which generally includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Maternity and Parental Leave Options, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) Plan.
- How can I best prepare my resume for an Amazon Project Manager application?