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Program Manager Engineering & Automation Projects , GESI-IN
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16 October 2026 (6 hours ago)
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13 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
The Program Manager Automation & Engineering Projects drives end-to-end project governance for automation capacity and Innovation Lab initiatives within the GESI-IN (PMO/Ops Eng/Automation) team. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of approved OP1/OP2 intake requests maintaining the India Product Development System (IPDS) master tracker and ensuring project health through continuous risk analysis and timely escalation. The Program Manager owns launch readiness planning with backward-scheduled timelines coordinates cross-functional stakeholders across Operations RME WHS Finance GPO and vendor partners and delivers executive-level business review narratives (WBR MBR QBR). Additionally the role produces monthly newsletters event-driven flash reports and leads weekly project reviews and gate-review logistics to maintain cadence and accountability across all active programs.
Key job responsibilities
1. Tracking all approved OP(OP1 & OP2) Intake requests (ATL/BTL Category) through Laminar intake flow on Capacity automation initiatives Innovation Lab Study & assessment/any other category that requires GESI-IN (Ops Eng/Automation) teams delivery.
2. End to end monitor and control of project through continuous risk analysis at each phases by leveraging Source. Timely escalation of leadership support through proper technical write up & WP doc.
3. Own the Innovation labs master project tracker India Product Development System (IPDS) phase milestones dev-cycle time RAG status and payback for every active project. Keep it current and audit-ready.
4. Create and maintain tracker of launch (ETA: Go-Live) backward updated status for timely actions/support.
5. Business Review Docs: Owning end to end details & quality of all automation/capacity/IL charters for narratives for all business review docs (WBR MBR & QBR).
6. Monthly Innovation Lab Newsletter project progress wins look ahead and team spotlights.
7. Issue event-driven flash reports for gate outcomes milestone hits and critical blockers for leadership attention.
8. Coordinate across Operations RME WHS Finance GPO and vendor partners to keep cross-functional commitments on track.
A day in the life
A typical day begins with a standup reviewing project health dashboards on GES Source flagging any RAG status shifts or emerging risks across active Engineering projects and automation charter. Mid-morning is spent updating tracker aligning milestone timelines and preparing concise escalation notes for leadership. After lunch cross-functional syncs with Operations RME Finance and vendor partners keep launch commitments on track. The afternoon wraps up drafting business review narratives or newsletter updates followed by a gate-review prep session to finalize agendas and close out action items before end of day.
About the team
GESI-IN (Global Engineering Services & Innovation India) is the team that delivers for Amazons India network expansion and consolidation. The team partners with Operations RME WHS Finance GPO and all other cross functional teams to design develop and deploy engineering solutions capacity programs and automation charters that improve safety quality and throughput at scale. The team takes ideas from concept through pilot to network-wide rollout. You will join a fast-paced data-driven group that values deep-dive problem solving cross-functional collaboration and a bias for action to deliver measurable impact on the ground.
- Knowledge of MS Excel Word and Windows Operating Systems
- Bachelors degree
- Experience in a fast-paced automated industrial logistics production or manufacturing environment
- Experience of automated equipment including packaging machinery sortation and conveyor systems
- Experience in preventative maintenance systems
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 including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Key job responsibilities
1. Tracking all approved OP(OP1 & OP2) Intake requests (ATL/BTL Category) through Laminar intake flow on Capacity automation initiatives Innovation Lab Study & assessment/any other category that requires GESI-IN (Ops Eng/Automation) teams delivery.
2. End to end monitor and control of project through continuous risk analysis at each phases by leveraging Source. Timely escalation of leadership support through proper technical write up & WP doc.
3. Own the Innovation labs master project tracker India Product Development System (IPDS) phase milestones dev-cycle time RAG status and payback for every active project. Keep it current and audit-ready.
4. Create and maintain tracker of launch (ETA: Go-Live) backward updated status for timely actions/support.
5. Business Review Docs: Owning end to end details & quality of all automation/capacity/IL charters for narratives for all business review docs (WBR MBR & QBR).
6. Monthly Innovation Lab Newsletter project progress wins look ahead and team spotlights.
7. Issue event-driven flash reports for gate outcomes milestone hits and critical blockers for leadership attention.
8. Coordinate across Operations RME WHS Finance GPO and vendor partners to keep cross-functional commitments on track.
A day in the life
A typical day begins with a standup reviewing project health dashboards on GES Source flagging any RAG status shifts or emerging risks across active Engineering projects and automation charter. Mid-morning is spent updating tracker aligning milestone timelines and preparing concise escalation notes for leadership. After lunch cross-functional syncs with Operations RME Finance and vendor partners keep launch commitments on track. The afternoon wraps up drafting business review narratives or newsletter updates followed by a gate-review prep session to finalize agendas and close out action items before end of day.
About the team
GESI-IN (Global Engineering Services & Innovation India) is the team that delivers for Amazons India network expansion and consolidation. The team partners with Operations RME WHS Finance GPO and all other cross functional teams to design develop and deploy engineering solutions capacity programs and automation charters that improve safety quality and throughput at scale. The team takes ideas from concept through pilot to network-wide rollout. You will join a fast-paced data-driven group that values deep-dive problem solving cross-functional collaboration and a bias for action to deliver measurable impact on the ground.
- Knowledge of MS Excel Word and Windows Operating Systems
- Bachelors degree
- Experience in a fast-paced automated industrial logistics production or manufacturing environment
- Experience of automated equipment including packaging machinery sortation and conveyor systems
- Experience in preventative maintenance systems
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 including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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