Job Description
Amazon is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the execution of successful new build infrastructure and expansion/retrofit projects in our Global Engineering Services (GES) Organization. This individual will lead a team of support personnel and coordinate the resources required to launch new and complex projects with the goals of achieving timelines, staying within budget, and driving standardization within our network. The Project Manager will manage medium to large capital projects with aggressive schedule commitments. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate schedule of multiple vendors at the same time, as well as interface at all levels of the organization. This role requires 80% regional 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 Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities Manage new and existing programs, successfully delivering difficult projects and goals across multiple organizations - Partner with other program managers to secure resources, scope efforts, set project priorities and milestones and drive delivery - Owns program communication, accelerating progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, clearing blockers (e.g., path to green), escalating as appropriate - Influence design and development of strategic processes - Work with program managers and business leaders to communicate and impact critical business initiatives - Develop, implement, and governs the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project, or sub-task - Provide accountability while reporting on status, asking for help, and immediately escalating issues and problems as necessary - Responsible for overall project schedule that enables the teams to be successful based upon the project milestones and Go-Live - Position includes travel up to 80% (Nationwide) A day in the life Monday - Travel to location (Uber, Airport, Rental Car) / 3PL Schedule Review Meeting / Emails / PO Approval / Inventory Tracking Tuesday - Stakeholder Weekly Meeting / Site Walk/ Budget Report /Meetings / Project Incentive Work Wednesday - Safety Walk / Order Review with Procurement / Non-Inventory Review with Site 3PL / Risk Management / PMO Reporting Thursday - Travel to home (Uber, Airport, Rental Car) / Emails / Meetings / Invoice Approvals / Risk Review / Safety Reporting Friday - Update Project Health Tracker / File Travel expenses / Book Travel 3 Weeks Out / Document Lessons Learned / Team Meeting / One-on-One / Project Meetings / Update Travel Calendar This role requires you to have exceptional organizational skills to maintain a successful work life harmony
Experience managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The (GES) Startup Project Manager, Global Engineering Services (GES) Startup position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
