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Senior Project Engineering Manager

On-site in Warrington·Added 11 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Amazon

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Overview

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Warrington

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment

Nice to have

- Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools

Education & certifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering

The role

Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.

Amazon is looking to hire an experienced, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed Senior Project Engineering Manager that can drive innovation, standardization and expansion in the Amazon logistics (AMZL) network. As a member of the UK/IE Field Engineering team you will be responsible for managing a broad range of exciting deployment projects including new launches, Automated solutions, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) re-layouts and other building retrofit improvements.

You will plan and manage execution of engineering projects in AMZL delivery stations primarily across UK/IE or EU if required. Your day could include cross-functional engagement within the organization to agree program strategy, attend the site to monitor deployment progresses, plan and manage resources to execute activities according to business goals, enable efficient mechanisms to handover to customers. You will make strategic decisions on behalf of the business and see the outcome come to fruition through coordination of stakeholders, both internal and third party, and finally celebrating the successful launch of the project… Day One for all of us!

What you'll do

- Managing highly complex concurrent projects related to the deployment of engineering solutions in delivery stations of UK/IE Amazon Logistics (AMZL) network.

- Owning a program or a portfolio of projects related to launches or retrofits of different technology types including Automation, Material Handling Equipment or other building improvement projects.

- Leading the whole project/program lifecycle from concept and budgeting creation to handover at completion to relevant stakeholders.

- Handling independently or with minimal guidance different tactical phases of the projects/program. This may include dealing with substantial constraints related to resource allocation, capex and timelines linked to business requirements.

- Interacting with Senior level management across different functions to provide trade off solutions that satisfy potential conflicts

- Identifying inefficiencies of processes or standards within the allocated country or at European level and proactively leading improvements with the relevant teams

How you'll work

Location is based out of LHR offices

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Online application

  2. Assessments

    Online test · Not every role

    Role-specific online assessments where the role requires them.

  3. Phone screening

    Phone call · Not every role

    If you meet the basic qualifications you may be asked to complete a phone screening.

  4. Interview loop

    With current employees

    Individual interviews with current employees, each assessing different aspects of your skills and experience; in person or remote.

  • Some candidates move directly to the interview loop without a phone screening.
  • Role-specific interview prep guides are published for SDE, SDM, PM, BIE and other roles.

About Amazon

Industry
E-commerce and Cloud
Founded
1994
Employees
1,000,000+
Headquarters
Seattle, USA

In their own words

About the company & team

The UK/IE Field Engineering team is comprised of a talented and diverse group of project and program managers who drive coordination of all activities required to safely build complex solutions across the AMZL network. Our team puts a high value on work/life harmony and we are dedicated to developing and supporting our new team members. We care about your career growth, so we assign projects based each individual's development. Our team is intentional about building a climate where respect, equity and positive recognition of differences are cultivated as we think it is the best environment to foster innovation.

Additional information

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

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