Amazon · 1 day ago
Senior Tech Infra Program Manager, Strategic Planning, OneMHS
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $231K/yr
10+ years expAmazon is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager to lead material handling projects across its network. This role involves driving project execution strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful implementation of complex material handling systems.
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Responsibilities
In partnership with WWDE, Operations Engineering, and strategic suppliers, this individual will drive the execution strategy for material handling system implementations
This position will provide project leadership throughout the entire lifecycle of specific project(s) of a particular building type (ARS, SSD, AMZL, IXD)
You will serve as the single-threaded leader between engineering teams, operations, and implementation partners
You will lead cross-functional communications and strategic planning for material handling system deployment, determine KPIs, and drive standardization initiatives
You must be obsessed with execution excellence, creating mechanisms and processes that increase velocity while maintaining quality
You will be key in assisting in the development of our Project Lifecycle Framework and implementation playbooks
This role requires building relationships with Amazon development and operations teams and with senior leaders
Drive technical integration strategy and execution for complex material handling systems
Lead end-to-end system implementation programs spanning mechanical engineering, controls integration, power systems, and operational requirements of specific project(s) of a particular building type (ARS, SSD, AMZL, IXD)
Customize and execute standardized technical deployment methodologies and integration playbooks to enable implementation of Amazon-spec material handling equipment
Execute complex material handling projects through all lifecycle phases while ensuring technical requirements, performance standards, and operational metrics are met
Coordinate between specialized engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls) and maintain ownership for system integration approaches
Drive continuous improvement in technical integration methods, system performance standards, and commissioning procedures
Manage technical partnerships with OEMs and 3P engineering firms to ensure optimal system design and integration
Leverage technical knowledge management systems and engineering documentation standards for material handling implementations
Maintain alignment between engineering teams, operations stakeholders, and external partners on technical requirements and system specifications
Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks in system design, integration approach, and operational implementation
Define technical standards and best practices for material handling system implementations for specific project(s)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute material handling system implementations while establishing standardized processes for future deployments
Develop and deliver project execution strategies and detailed plans to drive implementation from initiation through commissioning, ensuring project(s) success
Interface with strategic partners to ensure successful integration of Amazon-spec equipment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
Experience using Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma methodologies or related performance metrics/process improvements to increase efficiency within processes, forecasting, planning, optimization, and logistics
Experience in technical leadership of development, testing, and implementation of large-scale, complex technology projects
Experience in stakeholder management, including influencing executive level global leaders
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years experience, preferably in design, specification, project management and execution of large-scale complex material handling systems, or domain expertise in one of the following disciplines: industrial, mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; industrial or construction management
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrix environment
Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and evaluate outcomes
Ability to roll up sleeves and operate as an individual contributor to get the job done
Able to travel up to 30%, US and International
Preferred
Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field
Experience with material handling equipment integration and systems
Experience with conveyor control systems and automation
Experience with cross-belt sorters and complex material handling systems
Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification
Six Sigma certification
Experience working with material handling OEMs and integration partners
Track record of establishing standardized processes and playbooks
Experience scaling technical project delivery organizations
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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$8.11BKey Investors
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2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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