Do you want to be part of a team of builders, directly responsible for the expansion and upgrade of Amazon network across AMET (Africa, Middle East and Turkey) region? Keep reading.
This Engineering Project Management role requires versatile and technical individuals to deliver impactful results within :
- Multiple Business segments: The role will support Amazon fulfillment centers (FC), delivery stations (DS), sort centers (SC), sub-same day (SSD), and darkstores.
- Different Project types: The role will support both new launches (Greenfield), as well as retrofit of our existing buildings (Brownfield).
- Wide project scope: The scope for this role is focusing on automation technologies (conveyance, sortation), Good-lifts (VRC) and Storage solutions.
- E2E Project lifecycle: This role will support End-to-End project lifecycle for the above mentioned systems. From Solutions to Go-Live, including concept design, budget request, vendor selection, detailed engineering, planning, execution, qualification.
During pre-execution phase, the PM is expected to lead the design and technology development; understand individual pieces of equipment, their application, benchmark performance and propose innovation. The PM will be focused on meeting the needs of our internal customers to deliver systems which are safe, easily maintainable, ergonomic and reduce manual labor.
During execution the PM will act as the main interface point for internal and external stakeholders. This person will be responsible for budget, quality, safety and schedule of the projects. Give accurate updates and risk forecast. Focus on cost-saving while ensuring quality and performance.
For this experienced project manager role there is a high level of autonomy to manage the projects E2E and develop versatility. The role will be based in Cairo, with expected travels within the AMET region, up to 50% per year.
Ability to speak multiple languages including English, German, French, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications
Key job responsibilities
- End-to-end ownership for large-scale engineering projects (planning, design, procurement, installation, commissioning and qualification, launch support)
- Dive deep on technical details and provide value engineering and innovative solutions to drive frugality and continuous improvements
- Lead technical design reviews and propose design solutions for material handling and storage solutions that meet both business needs and internal standards
- Create, submit and track relevant CAPEX requests to ensure that all projects are delivered within budget and best overall value
- Assess and communicate project status, drive escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams
- Own the budget for the scope of the project. Give accurate updates and risk forecast. Gain savings while ensuring quality and performance
- Assist in providing equipment specifications and technical support to Procurement, Change Management
- Collaborate closely with various internal teams such as Construction, Operations, Reliability Maintenance Engineering, Procurement and Change Management
- Responsible for contractor management & teams up to approx 300 people in construction site- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Experience with Logistic environment, and/or CAD design and/or Machine maintenance and/or Conveyance systems, and/or Storage systems and/or good lifts system- Master of science in Mechnical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering
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