Senior Program Manager, Start Up, Global Engineering Services- Startup
Senior Program Manager, Start Up, Global Engineering Services- Startup
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Why Amazon
Amazon has been named as one of the best places to work on Human Rights Campaigns Corporate Equality Index and LinkedIns Top Companies; been recognized on the NAACP Equity Inclusion and Empowerment Index and the Disability Equality Index; and received the 2019 American Foundation for the Blind Helen Keller Achievement Award. See more of our awards and rankings here.
Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
The role
Are you keen to join a team where you will manage the expansion fitout and launch of operations of stateoftheart Fulfillment Centers (FC) that stand behind the success of Amazon and support our customers in a fast paced and growing environment Along with an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures
The role will be based in France with 50% of time project specific travelling either domestically or to other EMEA countries.
As an experienced Project Manager you are responsible for ensuring FCs are built in time and on budget by coordinating work of different teams and stakeholders. You will support the continued expansion of Amazons European fulfillment network be responsible for overall project success by leading and influencing teams of business partners and technical stakeholders across a matrix organization for onsite projects execution. In addition you will drive long term business strategy through standardization within our network.
Successful candidates will be natural selfstarters with an established Project Management foundation and have experience managing large projects on accelerated schedules. You are capable of leading and mentoring project engineers technical specialists and project managers in coordinating risks & opportunities on time cost and quality. You are happy to interface drive and support both crossfunctional teams subjectmatter experts and individuals at all levels both inside and outside of reporting lines of the organization.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures The role will be based anywhere in France Spain or Italy with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries.
Key job responsibilities
Manage CAPEX projects within multidisciplinary and multicultural organisation for our customer fulfilment operations
Endtoend ownership for warehouse project deliverables
Integrated project scheduling resource planning critical path analysis and schedule optimization of all business technical fiscal and program activities across multiple projects
Comfortable in different roles and able to effectively communicate & work with subject matter experts in Construction Engineering Operations Finance Procurement Transportation or Contract law
Coordinate multiple interdependent material flow and installation schedules of vendors
Work alongside vendors and procurement departments to manage purchase orders
Hold regular cadence with internal teams and vendors to plan and track deliverables
Continuous project status tracking and communication targeted and timely elevation of potential risks and issues across multiple teams and with project stakeholders
Working independently and autonomously in a fastpaced and rapidly changing environment.
A day in the life
You will plan and execute the business case that delivers operational fulfillment centers. Your day could include engagement with all levels of the organization to agree strategy attend the site and own its development from a greenfield to a fully functioning FC plan and manage resources to execute activities which you have detailed in an end2end schedule. You will make decisions on behalf of the business and see the outcome of these come to fruition through coordination of stakeholders both internal and third party and finally celebrating in the successful launch of the facility Day One for all of us!
About the team
The EU Startup team is comprised of a talented group of project and program managers who drive coordination of all activities required to safely build highly complex FCs to network standards across the EU market. Our team puts a high value on worklife balance and we are dedicated to developing and supporting our new team members. This enables Project/Program Managers to execute to challenging timelines and frugal budgets to rapidly deliver new build expansion and retrofit projects derived from capacity inventory automation and sustainability needs to improve customer experience reduce costs and optimize the Amazon Fulfillment network.
Bachelor or Master Degree in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Operations Business Administration or a related field
English & French language fluency
Experience in project management and implementation with proven ability to design workable solutions and drive projects to successful implementation
Experience leading and interacting with crossfunctional teams
Management of infrastructure projects
Management coaching and development of managers teams and project resources
Full project budget ownership and spend controlling
Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint and MS Project
Basic working experience with CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD Solid Works or other).
Ability to effectively manage influence negotiate and communicate with external business partners and internal teams to meet organizational capacity needs
Ability to roll up your sleeves and jump in if needed along with managing
Experience managing installation of technical equipment and Operations rampup management of new logistics centers factories or large facilities
Experience in a distribution environment and knowledgeable in material handling equipment such as pallet racking conveyors and fork lifts etc.
Experience working with BIM / CAD related software
Work independently in a fastpaced and rapidly changing environment
Experience in process design/optimization or supply chain optimization
Certified Project Management qualification (PMP Prince2 or other)
Experience in launching new logistics center factories or large facilities (including equipment deployment and management of all related processes)
Certified Project Management qualification (PMP Prince2 or other)
French German Polish Portuguese Arabic Turkish Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.
Amazon est un employeur engag pour lgalit des chances. Nous sommes convaincus quune main doeuvre diversife est essentielle notre russite. Nous prenons nos dcisions de recrutement en fonction de votre exprience et de vos comptences. Nous apprcions votre envie de dcouvrir dinventer de simplifier et de construire. La protection de votre vie prive et la scurit de vos donnes constituent depuis longtemps une priorit absolue pour Amazon. Veuillez consulter notre Politique de Confidentialit pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous collectons utilisons et traitons les donnes personnelles de nos candidats.
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.
Amazon has been named as one of the best places to work on Human Rights Campaigns Corporate Equality Index and LinkedIns Top Companies; been recognized on the NAACP Equity Inclusion and Empowerment Index and the Disability Equality Index; and received the 2019 American Foundation for the Blind Helen Keller Achievement Award. See more of our awards and rankings here.
Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
The role
Are you keen to join a team where you will manage the expansion fitout and launch of operations of stateoftheart Fulfillment Centers (FC) that stand behind the success of Amazon and support our customers in a fast paced and growing environment Along with an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures
The role will be based in France with 50% of time project specific travelling either domestically or to other EMEA countries.
As an experienced Project Manager you are responsible for ensuring FCs are built in time and on budget by coordinating work of different teams and stakeholders. You will support the continued expansion of Amazons European fulfillment network be responsible for overall project success by leading and influencing teams of business partners and technical stakeholders across a matrix organization for onsite projects execution. In addition you will drive long term business strategy through standardization within our network.
Successful candidates will be natural selfstarters with an established Project Management foundation and have experience managing large projects on accelerated schedules. You are capable of leading and mentoring project engineers technical specialists and project managers in coordinating risks & opportunities on time cost and quality. You are happy to interface drive and support both crossfunctional teams subjectmatter experts and individuals at all levels both inside and outside of reporting lines of the organization.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures The role will be based anywhere in France Spain or Italy with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries.
Key job responsibilities
Manage CAPEX projects within multidisciplinary and multicultural organisation for our customer fulfilment operations
Endtoend ownership for warehouse project deliverables
Integrated project scheduling resource planning critical path analysis and schedule optimization of all business technical fiscal and program activities across multiple projects
Comfortable in different roles and able to effectively communicate & work with subject matter experts in Construction Engineering Operations Finance Procurement Transportation or Contract law
Coordinate multiple interdependent material flow and installation schedules of vendors
Work alongside vendors and procurement departments to manage purchase orders
Hold regular cadence with internal teams and vendors to plan and track deliverables
Continuous project status tracking and communication targeted and timely elevation of potential risks and issues across multiple teams and with project stakeholders
Working independently and autonomously in a fastpaced and rapidly changing environment.
A day in the life
You will plan and execute the business case that delivers operational fulfillment centers. Your day could include engagement with all levels of the organization to agree strategy attend the site and own its development from a greenfield to a fully functioning FC plan and manage resources to execute activities which you have detailed in an end2end schedule. You will make decisions on behalf of the business and see the outcome of these come to fruition through coordination of stakeholders both internal and third party and finally celebrating in the successful launch of the facility Day One for all of us!
About the team
The EU Startup team is comprised of a talented group of project and program managers who drive coordination of all activities required to safely build highly complex FCs to network standards across the EU market. Our team puts a high value on worklife balance and we are dedicated to developing and supporting our new team members. This enables Project/Program Managers to execute to challenging timelines and frugal budgets to rapidly deliver new build expansion and retrofit projects derived from capacity inventory automation and sustainability needs to improve customer experience reduce costs and optimize the Amazon Fulfillment network.
Bachelor or Master Degree in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Operations Business Administration or a related field
English & French language fluency
Experience in project management and implementation with proven ability to design workable solutions and drive projects to successful implementation
Experience leading and interacting with crossfunctional teams
Management of infrastructure projects
Management coaching and development of managers teams and project resources
Full project budget ownership and spend controlling
Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint and MS Project
Basic working experience with CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD Solid Works or other).
Ability to effectively manage influence negotiate and communicate with external business partners and internal teams to meet organizational capacity needs
Ability to roll up your sleeves and jump in if needed along with managing
Experience managing installation of technical equipment and Operations rampup management of new logistics centers factories or large facilities
Experience in a distribution environment and knowledgeable in material handling equipment such as pallet racking conveyors and fork lifts etc.
Experience working with BIM / CAD related software
Work independently in a fastpaced and rapidly changing environment
Experience in process design/optimization or supply chain optimization
Certified Project Management qualification (PMP Prince2 or other)
Experience in launching new logistics center factories or large facilities (including equipment deployment and management of all related processes)
Certified Project Management qualification (PMP Prince2 or other)
French German Polish Portuguese Arabic Turkish Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.
Amazon est un employeur engag pour lgalit des chances. Nous sommes convaincus quune main doeuvre diversife est essentielle notre russite. Nous prenons nos dcisions de recrutement en fonction de votre exprience et de vos comptences. Nous apprcions votre envie de dcouvrir dinventer de simplifier et de construire. La protection de votre vie prive et la scurit de vos donnes constituent depuis longtemps une priorit absolue pour Amazon. Veuillez consulter notre Politique de Confidentialit pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous collectons utilisons et traitons les donnes personnelles de nos candidats.
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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