Early Life Cycle Manager, Early Life Cycle Management

About the role

The ELM Project Manager will manage the complete project lifecycle for new launches within the RME division, owning large-scale engineering projects from planning and design through installation, commissioning, qualification, and launch support. 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.
• Create 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.
• 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.
• Aim for continuous improvement in safety, equipment uptime, efficiency, cost management, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability within Amazon.

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.
• Experience working with and managing third party vendors.
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

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