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Design & Innovation Manager, Design & Innovation Team

Design & Innovation Manager, Design & Innovation Team at Amazon scores 0 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 1 of 4 (Little AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.

GB, Londonmidfull-time

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Manage infrastructure design and innovation projects for logistics facilities across Europe with frequent travel.

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Join our dynamic Design & Innovation team and become a pivotal part of Amazon's infrastructure expansion across Europe. You will support the design of Amazon's European logistics network, contributing to the development of delivery stations and fulfillment centers under the guidance of senior team members.

This role offers structured learning opportunities while contributing to Amazon's infrastructure expansion.

Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple EU countries and cultures? The role could be based in London or Manchester with 50% of time traveling either domestically within the country or to other EMEA countries.


Key job responsibilities
- Support the design process of Amazon infrastructure within your assigned project scope by reviewing technical documentation, supporting quality assessments, and providing feedback under the guidance of senior team members
- Participate in design and value engineering initiatives under senior guidance, learning to identify opportunities that enhance customer experience, sustainability, and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support coordination with external stakeholders, escalating roadblocks and risks as needed
- Compile, organize, and maintain project documentation, updates, and tracking systems in a reportable format
- Learn and apply best practices in pre-construction and construction processes, leveraging established playbooks and procedures


A day in the life
Your day will be a blend of strategic planning and hands-on project coordination. You might start by leading the design of new buildings and retrofit, coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders, then transition to site visit, meetings with external vendors and finally lead global design innovation initiatives. Each day offers a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to Amazon's ambitious infrastructure goals.

About the team
We are a collaborative team of professionals dedicated to delivering complex infrastructure projects. Our approach emphasizes continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and innovative problem-solving. We value team members who bring curiosity, analytical thinking, and a passion for building world-class facilities.


Basic qualifications

- Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
- Experience in business analysis and functional roles requiring quantitative, analytical and organizational skills
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English at C1 level or above
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Civil Engineering, Architecture (or country equivalent)

Preferred qualifications

- Experience prioritizing and managing time effectively in dynamic environments
- Academic, leadership, and/or extracurricular record
- Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to influence across all levels of an organization
- Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Experience in managing cool chains, refrigeration equipment and installations, temperature-controlled environments
- Additional language skills (French, German, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese (Mandarin), Afrikaans and Zulu ) are beneficial for cross-regional project coordination across EMEA

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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.

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