On-Site Startup Project Manager Intern Impact

Description

Power that runs the world | Discover careers in Operations

Description

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 '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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This role is based at an on-site location at one of the following locations:

Cleburne, TX

Waterbury, CT

Salinas, CA

Applicants must be located within 50 miles of one of the above locations to be hired for this position.

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.

This is NOT a corporate or virtual position and will be located on-site in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other warehouse/construction/job trailer environment.

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

Support new and existing programs by owning specific work streams and deliverables within larger projects

Drive resolution for an intern project by owning and deep diving data to support a process improvement recommendation

Assist in coordinating schedules across multiple vendors and internal teams to ensure alignment with project milestones and Go-Live dates

Track project deliverables, milestones, and action items; proactively identify potential delays and escalate

Maintain accurate project documentation in Amazon's project management systems (Source)

Support project communication by preparing status updates, clearing blockers, and driving timely decisions

Assist with the development, implementation, and governance of business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects or sub-tasks

Budget & Resource Coordination

Assist with budget tracking and reporting; maintain accurate cost documentation and flag variances

Support purchase order approvals, invoice processing, and inventory tracking

Help coordinate resource allocation and procurement activities with internal teams and third-party logistics (3PL) partners

Track non-inventory items and support vendor coordination for project materials and equipment

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

Coordinate with internal Amazon stakeholders across operations, engineering, procurement, and site teams

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