Project Manager, GEMS, NA Startup

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Amazon is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the execution of successful new build infrastructure and expansion/retrofit projects in our Operations 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 small to medium capital projects with significant schedule commitments, lead and coordinate schedule of multiple vendors at the same time, and 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.

• 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
• Own program communication, accelerating progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, clearing blockers, and escalating as appropriate
• Influence 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 overall project schedule that enables the teams to be successful based on the project milestones and Go-Live
• Position includes travel up to 80% (Nationwide)

• 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 home (Uber, Airport, Rental Car), Emails, Meetings, Invoice Approvals, Risk Review, Safety Reporting
• Friday:
  Update Source – Project Schedule/Risk Maintenance, 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

• 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!

• 2+ years of program or project management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in a highly analytical, results-oriented environment with cross-functional interactions
• Experience with Excel

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.)
• Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology

Los Angeles County applicants:
Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

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