Early Life Cycle Manager, Early Life Cycle Management

About the role

As an ELM Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing end-to-end project lifecycles for new launches within our RME (Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering) division. This position requires deep expertise in project management, strong technical acumen, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality outcomes.

This role requires up to 75% nationwide travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete project lifecycle for new launches, including requirements gathering, planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and successful deployment.
• Own large-scale engineering projects from planning and design through installation, commissioning, qualification, and launch support.
• Assess and communicate project status, driving escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring effective communication and coordination across all stakeholders.
• Create Business Continuity and Risk Mitigation plans with site RME teams to allow seamless handover to Construction or Operations Engineering.
• Conduct resource planning and allocation for project teams.
• Support the expansion and execution of the RME qualification process, including vendor management and feedback.
• Prepare and deliver RME launch plans for new sites and support the RME field team in executing launch activities.
• Continuously aim for improved safety, equipment uptime, efficiency, cost management, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability within Amazon.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions
• Knowledge of performance metrics such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime, throughput, or quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
• Experience working with and managing third party vendors
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status. Benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Pay

Amazon offers a comprehensive compensation package including base salary, sign-on payments, and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Base salary ranges by location:

• USA, GA, Atlanta: $76,600.00 - $114,900.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, New York: $84,300.00 - $126,400.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Irving: $76,600.00 - $114,900.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington: $76,600.00 - $114,900.00 USD annually