Sr Technical Program Manager GES Operations Engineering

Are you an innovative leader that wants to lead the crossfunctional design and deployment of innovative solutions into our worldclass existing fulfillment centers and logistics systems Do you want to take ownership of solving the industrys most complex problems Does the challenge of designing and implementing ground breaking solutions for automated material handling equipment packaging technologies and systems including robotics and highspeed manufacturing appeal to you If youre looking to be challenged in a fast paced and often ambiguous environment and you have strong technical problem solving and project management skills then this job is for you!

Amazon is searching for an innovative and solutionsoriented Technical Program Manager who is able to collaborate effectively with internal and external technical teams and be responsible for the design development and deployment of our material handling systems across multiple building types. The role primarily focuses on the Technical Program Management of integrating systems and devices and delivering turnkey deployable solutions to be delivered in the field.

In this role you will be responsible for working with internal customers to define highly ambiguous problem statements influencing a global Amazon MHE sourcing and integration strategy writing technical specifications and performing technical evaluations on equipment generating multiyear budgets driving project schedules from design to release and managing multiple large high visibility programs simultaneously through the project lifecycle.

This person will possess a strong engineering and program management background will have demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects and will have a wellrounded technical background in current MHE technologies and storage solutions. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an innovative environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive highlevel strategic initiatives but can also roll up your sleeves dig in and get the job done.

Come help us make history!


Key job responsibilities
This person will manage multiple large highly complex programs solely responsible for driving them through the develop and deployment lifecycle.
You deeply understand the business and technical requirements of product integration from mechanical electrical and controls functions
You are expected to have fluency in systems level architecture critique and debate tech design judge technical viability of the product/solution and tailor communication for tech and nontech stakeholders.
Work with the Operations Leadership team to manage the networks strategy and project priority to ensure resources are always focused on the most impactful projects
Define program/project scope and technical/business requirements and relay that to the design engineering team concisely to allow for efficient transfer of knowledge
Evaluate solutions effectively and make decisions that balance business value and technology risk
Help your customers and the engineering teams make appropriate tradeoffs by considering the larger picture (e.g. business goals throughput expectations quality requirements efficiency maintainability operability)
Identify standards and drive consistent application of engineering changes across North America
Build strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center (FC) leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites including Industrial Engineering Maintenance Engineering and Process Engineering stakeholders
Communicate and present program status to VPs of Engineering and Operations
Data mine and transform raw thoughts into clear technical documentation
Ability to travel up to 50 to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders



A day in the life
Amazon Benefits:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular fulltime employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skill sets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

About the team
The Concept Design Team will support retrofit designs for first mile retrofits as well as controls & solutions development to be used for future projects. Subpillar teams include Retrofit Designs Software and Controls Development and Software and Controls Design

This team is open to hiring candidates based in the following locations: Bay Area CA; Dallas TX; Houston TX; Austin TX; Los Angeles Metro Area; Phoenix Metro Area; Arlington VA; Bellevue WA; Seattle WA; Boston Metro Area; Nasvhille TN; New York City; Atlanta Metro Area; Chicago IL

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or other STEM field; or 5 years relevant Amazon experience.
8 years of experience as a project engineer design engineer project manager manufacturing engineer or related occupation
Experience must involve management of engineering design projects
Experience with MHE and packaging lines or process design based on Lean Manufacturing techniques
Superior communication and writing skills including the proven ability to effectively manage influence negotiate and communicate with external business partners and internal teams to meet organizational capacity needs
Experience with Microsoft Office products: Excel Project and Outlook.
Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD BIM 360 etc.

Masters degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
MHE Design or Systems Integration experience
Experience writing specifications or RFP documents working with OEM MHE suppliers
Understanding of mechanical electrical and controls system design requirements
General knowledge of FC operations
Capital project management skills.
DesigninSafety experience
Directly managed and responsible for large automation project budgets
3 years of experience with material handling elements such as highspeed sortation multiple conveyor subsystems package lines and/or robotic work cells

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.

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. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.