Project Engineering Manager, AMZL Field Engineering

Job ID: 10537228 | Amazon Italia Transport Srl - E54

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 Project Engineering Manager that can drive innovation, standardization and expansion in the Amazon logistics (AMZL) network.

As a member of the 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.

CBA Level 1

CBA for employees of Logistics, Delivery and Shipping Sector

Key job responsibilities

• Managing highly complex concurrent projects related to the deployment of engineering solutions in delivery stations of 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

A day in the life

You will plan and manage execution of engineering projects in AMZL delivery stations primarily across 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 in the successful launch of the project… Day One for all of us!

About the team

The IT 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 on 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Do you have experience in planning, scheduling and auditing maintenance activities?
• Do you have experience working with CMMS software?
• Do you have experience Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE)?
• Travel up to 30-50% of the time if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with vendors or partners
• Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions
• Experience in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments

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The minimum gross base salary for this position is listed below. The base salary listed corresponds to working on a full-time basis. For part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rated.

Amazon reserves the right to offer a higher salary and/or level, depending on the candidate's skills, competencies, and experience. Amazon's package may include a sign on payment. In addition, the candidate may be eligible to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in USA. Your recruiting team will share final salary and any restricted stock unit scheme if applicable, depending on skills and requirements.

In addition to statutory benefits, and those applicable to the relevant CBA, company supplementary benefits may apply subject to further terms.

See below the minimum gross base salary for this position:

Milan, ITA - 47,100.00 EUR Annually

Rome, ITA - 47,100.00 EUR Annually

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