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Project Manager II, GEMS, NA Startup

Amazon
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026 CLOSED ON 4/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager II, GEMS, NA Startup position at Amazon?

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, Maintenance, & Sustainability (GEMS) 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 significant 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 up to 80% 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.

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

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

Amazon 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 such as seasonal or temporary employment. The 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

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3 years of program or project management experience
  • 3 years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
  • Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
  • Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
  • Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
  • Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
  • Experience of Six Sigma/ Lean analytical techniques
  • PMP, or PMP certificate

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, Boston - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 81,600.00 - 142,800.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 66,800.00 - 116,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Irving - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10387277

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