Engineering Project Manager, GES Operations Engineering

Engineering Project Manager, GES Operations Engineering Join to apply for the Engineering Project Manager, GES Operations Engineering role at Amazon Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the expansion and upgrade of Amazon buildings across EMEA countries? You will work on the delivery of Amazon Fulfillment Centers, focusing on automation technologies and storage solutions. The role will deliver medium and large scale material handling systems, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality while driving cost savings. Key job responsibilities End-to-end ownership for medium/large-scale engineering projects (planning, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and launch support) Dive deep on technical details and provide value engineering and innovative solutions to drive frugality and continuous improvements Lead technical design reviews and propose design solutions for material handling and storage solutions that meet both business needs and global design standards Create, submit and track relevant CAPEX requests to ensure all projects are delivered within budget and best overall value Assess and communicate project status, drive escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams Own the budget for the scope of the project and gain savings while ensuring quality and performance Assist in providing equipment specifications and technical support to Procurement, Change Management and other partners for best value and competition Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Engineering, Construction, Operations, Reliability, Maintenance, Procurement, and Change Management Participate/Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) or process improvement teams to create safer, leaner, and more effective delivery processes May be responsible for contractor management & teams up to approx. 100 people Basic Qualifications Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or related discipline Experience interacting with cross-functional teams & subject-matter experts Proven Project/Program Management experience in comparable industrial environments Experience using MS Excel, CAD/BIM related software, MS Project Strong verbal and written communication skills in both native and English languages Preferred Qualifications Process & Quality improvement qualifications such as Six Sigma Project management qualifications such as APM Project execution experience in a construction environment (new build) or operational environment (buildout) Ability to lead internal teams to deliver cross-functional programs and manage vendor relations Knowledge about automated material handling systems, packaging technologies, and storage solutions Participation during a previous new site launch French, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualification Location and Travel The role will be based in Italy or Spain with 50% of time travelling domestically or to other EMEA countries. About Amazon Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. 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, please visit for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr