Project Manager, Start-Up, R2L Start-up

Description

• Amazon Operations is seeking Project Managers with project management experience to own strategic, cross-functional projects within Rapid and Rural Logistics (R2L) centers.
• These roles require scoping and creating project plans, placing and tracking orders, and communicating to senior management on status, risks and process/project changes.
• Cross-team coordination and project management skills are essential.
  
  

Key job responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise the procurement and quality control tasks and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Partner with customers and internal/external teams to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
• Monitor and report on the progress of all project activity including significant milestones and conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Solve ambiguous problems and proactively identify and mitigate risks before they become roadblocks.
• Place Bill of Material (BOM) orders via coupa and partner with order tracking team to provide updates to execution team.
• Manage project budget and approve all purchase orders.
• Travel up to 20%.
  
  

A day in the life

This role focuses on orchestrating the smooth launch and operation of new Rapid and Rural Logistics (R2L) Delivery sites. It involves working closely with cross-functional stakeholders on a daily basis to ensure that all planning, sourcing, and operational components align seamlessly. The role is integral to driving efficiency and innovation, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and with optimal resource utilization.

Daily Activities

• Using Smartsheet as the main project management tool and tracker, manage assigned new site launch projects from a procurement perspective.
• Reference site-specific templates to complete tasks, review upcoming milestones, and prepare for meetings.
• Employ current standard operating procedures (SOP) and how-to guides for task completion.
• Identify, problem solve and address blockers or potential risks early by coordinating with relevant stakeholders to develop contingency plans.
• Communicate with stakeholders via outlook, slack or chime regarding project updates, risks, blockers and path-to-green address immediate queries or updates.
• Plan and prepare for daily and weekly meetings.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of program or project management experience
• 3 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
• 3 years of driving process improvements experience
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
  
  

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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2883726