Program Manager, PMO, GOES Infrastructure PMO
Amazon is seeking a Program Manager to support project planning and execution for the continued capacity expansion of our Global Fulfillment network. The primary role of this individual on the Project Management (PMO) team is to drive capacity projects to completion keeping them on schedule. Candidates will work with each phase of the project life cycle including build requirements, fulfillment design, planning, execution, and Launch/hand-off.
This individual will work with Capacity Planning partners to validate project requests, work with Engineering Design to coordinate proposals and milestone schedules, work with Procurement to help release purchase orders, and work with field teams to coordinate kick off meetings, and support with ongoing execution risk reporting & mitigation.
Key job responsibilities
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This individual will work with Capacity Planning partners to validate project requests, work with Engineering Design to coordinate proposals and milestone schedules, work with Procurement to help release purchase orders, and work with field teams to coordinate kick off meetings, and support with ongoing execution risk reporting & mitigation.
Key job responsibilities
- Facilitate/run weekly alignment meetings on network projects as well as program specific updates
- Partner with critical planning teams on project milestones (Real Estate, Capacity, Capital, Design, Startup, Robotics)
- Review Material Handling and Storage proposals for acceptable milestone schedules
- Update/maintain weekly network Engineering Project Tracker, and support Resource tracking
- Drive/follow up on milestone level delays
- Support Build Plan presentations
- Input and coordinate with Real Estate construction, Robotics, and Material Handling vendors on First Access details
- Initiate/facilitate major project kick-offs and support hand-off from planning teams to execution teams
- Escalate milestone level project issues that are impacting project schedules
- Report on engineering project updates to Senior Leadership, planning, and execution teams
- Provide Inputs and support on Program/Project Management tools and processes
- Miscellaneous support tasks (Project Data, Reporting, Whitepaper inputs, etc.)
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Math, Engineering, Science or Business
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Experience in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience driving improvement programs in the operations, engineering and support fields
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks
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.