Engineering Project Manager, GES Operations Engineering

Engineering Project Manager, GES Operations Engineering Would you like an opportunity to travel and work regionally? The role will be based in Mexico with 50% of time travelling either domestically or to other countries. Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the expansion and upgrade of Amazon buildings across countries? This position is highly visible in Amazon and has a high business impact. The Engineering PM will be responsible for delivering aspects of an Amazon Fulfilment Center (FC), focusing on its automation technologies (conveyance, sortation, robotics) and storage solutions. They will plan, design and deliver medium and large‑scale state‑of‑the‑art material handling systems and technology innovations to launch new Fulfillment Centers, expand or convert existing sites, and improve operations generally. The role will own Safety, budget, schedule, risk forecast, and focus on cost‑saving while ensuring quality and optimum performance. During execution the PM acts as the main interface for internal and external stakeholders, including Worldwide Design Engineering, RME, PMO, Central Planning, Construction, IT, Launch, vendors and consultants. Inputs are taken from early design stages and the PM is directly responsible for building access, commissioning, handover to Operations and Maintenance teams, and ensuring no unplanned disruption to live operations. Amazon expects the OPS Engineering Project Manager to take a high level of ownership and autonomy in leading the solution of complex problems in a fast‑paced environment across multiple regional and global teams. They will lead or contribute to technology development, understand equipment, benchmark performance, propose innovation, and focus on safety, quality, sustainability, and reducing manual labor. Key job responsibilities End‑to‑end ownership for medium/large‑scale engineering projects (planning, design, procurement, installation, commissioning and qualification, 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 (Capital Planning) to ensure that 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, give accurate updates and risk forecast, and gain savings while ensuring quality and performance. Assist in providing equipment specifications and technical support to Procurement, Change Management and other business partners for best value and competition. Collaborate closely with various internal teams such as World Wide Engineering, Construction, Operations, Reliability Maintenance Engineering, Procurement and Change Management. Participate or lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) or process improvement teams, with the view to create safer, leaner and more effective delivery processes. Responsible for contractor management & teams up to approximately 100 people. A day in the life You will work on the delivery of one of our Amazon Fulfilment Centers with a project lifecycle of about a year with a high‑performing team. During the early project phases of project design and bidding, you will predominantly work in an Amazon office or from your home. During the project execution you will typically spend 50% of your time at the project site, with peaks extending to most weekdays with full ownership during the last phases of installation, commissioning, qualification and post‑launch ramp‑up. About the team You will enjoy the rewarding experience of launching an Amazon Fulfilment Center or upgrading an existing one. After initial months of onboarding, you will progressively be given important and extended responsibilities, including leading other business horizontal tasks and supporting the entire OPS Engineering community in delivering high‑quality projects. You will work with a team that respects diverse point of views, supports inclusion of new members, and encourages collaboration. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree. 7+ years of experience as an industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment. Experience working with cross‑functional teams. Experience in program or project management. Experience using business or technical software such as MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software. Fluent in spoken, written, and read English, and the ability to take direction in English. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing. Experience working with and managing third‑party vendors. Project management certification (e.g., APM, CSM, PMI‑ACP, PRINCE2). Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds. Experience driving direction and alignment with cross‑functional teams. Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions. Participation during a previous new site launch. Proficiency in French, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Afrikaans, and Zulu are preferred. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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