Engineering Project Manager, Robotics Deployment Engineering

Amazon is seeking an experienced and business-oriented Engineering Project Manager to coordinate the planning and execution of highly complex logistic process automation and storage projects for the continued expansion of our UK fulfillment network. Ideal candidates will have Engineering Program and Project Management experience combined with an established technical problem-solving ability. The role will have a holistic view of all aspects of an Amazon Fulfillment Center while focusing on its automation technologies (conveyance, sortation, robotics) and storage solutions.

This person will be responsible for planning, designing and delivering state-of-the-art material handling systems and innovations while coordinating internal teams and external contractors in order to effectively launch new Fulfillment Centers and conduct expansions in existing sites. Amazon’s culture encourages an entrepreneurial approach and expects engineers and managers alike to take a high level of ownership in solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment. The role will be based in the United Kingdom with 70% of time traveling mainly around the country and with potential requirements in the EU.

• End-to-end ownership for large-scale engineering projects (planning, feasibility, design, installation, commissioning and qualification, launch and support)
• Coordinate critical path items, dive deep on technical details and provide innovative solutions to resolve issues
• Assess and communicate project status, manage escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams
• Prepare and conduct weekly standing meetings with internal teams and external vendors/contractors to plan and track deliverables
• Lead technical design reviews and propose design solutions for material handling and storage technologies that meet both business needs and global design standards
• Assist in providing equipment specifications and technical support to procurement and other businesses
• Collaborate closely with various internal teams such as World-Wide Engineering, Construction, Operations, Reliability Maintenance Engineering, IT and Procurement

A day in the life: You will be interacting daily with a wide variety of functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization and in multiple time zones. You will conduct multiple weekly meetings with internal teams, stakeholders and vendors to plan and manage deliverables. You’ll be liaising with subject matter experts from across the organization, diving deep in the technologies we deploy; you’ll build on these relationships to refine and improve our processes. No two days will be the same in our fast-moving environment yet you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow along the way as part of a tight-knit and supportive team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, other technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Project management experience in a large organization, working on feasibility, design and deployment in a global environment
• Experience leading a project team and engineering contractors in an operational environment
• Ability to provide large-scale continuous improvement on deployment efficiency and establishing processes

• Ability to lead teams, of both internal and external cross-functional partners, without direct management authority
• Comfortable shifting between direct detailed analysis and big picture thinking
• Comfortable presenting to and facilitating decisions among senior leaders based on evolving priorities
• Problem solver with excellent verbal/written communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional process improvements
• Comprehensive understanding of project management tools and operational, reliability & maintenance processes
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to connect the dots at an organizational, strategy and project level