• Launch Program Manager, Reliability Maintenance…

    Amazon (Austin, TX)


    Description

    Join Reliability Maintenance and Engineering (RME) Early Lifecycle Management (ELM) as a Launch Program Manager. The Amazon fulfillment network consists of many different site types to meet the customer expectations. Small delivery stations bring packages to customers homes daily while large complex fulfillment centers utilize various technologies to store, package, and ship customer orders. The RME ELM team is responsible to ensure all site types and local RME teams are setup to successfully maintain buildings during operations.

     

    We are looking for a Program Manager with a strong delivery record and proven ability to own and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

    Key job responsibilities

    This role requires working across multiple Amazon business organizations, in addition to vendors and third party contractors. The Launch Manager will be responsible for influencing and driving critical path tasks with partners to maintain launch timelines. You will be on-site representing RME ELM, coordinating training, and onsite launch execution during the launch, reporting back to internal and Customer stakeholders through established reporting structures. This position involves regular communication with customer and RME leadership teams on status, risks, and change control.

     

    The ideal candidate is customer-focused, a natural problem solver, and a great communicator, both in verbal and written form. You have a consistent track record of successful project delivery under tight deadlines in an ambiguous environment. This role requires a high level of ownership over the launch process.

     

    Since this is a launch role, a minimum of 50% travel is required to effectively provide oversite for projects.

     

    A day in the life

     

    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

     

    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

    - 5+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience

     

    - Bachelor's degree

     

    - Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field

     

    - Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools

     

    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.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.