About this role
About the Role
Amazon's INRME team is hiring an Early Lifecycle Manager (ELM) to drive engineering quality integration during the launch and ramp-up of new fulfillment facilities across Amazon's first, middle, last mile, and Quick Commerce network. This role owns on-ground execution of commissioning, qualification, and turnover processes for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and base building equipment from vendor commissioning through Acceptance Test Protocol, Amazon Qualification (IQ/OQ/TQ), and Final Acceptance post Go-Live, ensuring every system meets contractual performance, safety, and reliability standards before turnover to operations.
What You'll Do
- Execute end-to-end project lifecycle for new site launches: requirements gathering, planning, resource allocation, scheduling, risk mitigation, and deployment tracking
- Drive on ground commissioning and qualification execution: vendor validation (mechanical, electrical, controls, SCADA), High Volume throughput testing, and Final Acceptance sign-off
- Support the development and continuous improvement of ELM learning and launch site RME on-boarding programs in partnership with stakeholders (L&D, OEM, Global Engineering Services (GES) and Projects team) adjusting content based on field feedback and evolving business needs
- Plan and coordinate OEM equipment training programs in partnership with L&D and Global Engineering Services (GES) team to build site-level capability before and during ramp-up
- Capture lessons learned from each launch cycle and feed findings into process improvements for future site launches
- Coordinate closely with Procurement, SMEs, and Global Engineering Services (GES) team during RFP and RFQ stages to align equipment specifications with maintainability and reliability requirements
- Partner with Central RME ELM team, field RME team, Asset Performance Management (APM) team, Engineering, Projects, and Operations to define project scope, milestones, and success criteria
- Assess and communicate project status to leadership, escalate risks and delays early across stakeholder teams
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 2+ years of program or project management experience
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology
- Experience in a highly analytical, results-oriented environment with cross functional interactions
- Experience in requirement gathering and ability to write clear and detailed requirement document
- Experience with material handling systems (MHS) installation, operation and maintenance
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range and benefits are not specified in the job posting