Launch Program Manager, Global Engineering Services

Amazon is hiring a Launch Program Manager, Global Engineering Services in Mexico City, Mexico. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Lead large-scale strategic project management initiatives and complex launches to drive operational efficiencies at Amazon.

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At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, the Global Engineering Services Launch Team needs exceptionally talented, bright, innovative and driven leaders. The key to this mission is strategic, large scale project management initiatives that will allow us to scale our organization for the future in an extraordinary manner. The Launch team is seeking a qualified candidate to solve the complex challenges of progressive innovation to drive efficiencies at operational benchmark rates. We are looking for a customer-obsessed Program Manager with proven program management experience and a strong track record of delivering results to own and execute highly strategic launches, in addition to driving multiple complex projects across one or more programs. If you are looking for an environment where you can drive business innovation amidst various levels of ambiguity, this is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing team within Amazon!

Key job responsibilities
A leader on this role is expected to :
• Gain trust and consistently delivers results
• Is results driven, hard-working, and a creative person who loves solving challenging problems
• Works backwards from the customer to scope and define program requirements and critical milestones
• Can effectively navigate ambiguous situations without heavily relying on direct support from their leader
• Able to demonstrate a high level of ownership to drive multiple time sensitive actions items simultaneously through multiple business groups
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines whilst maintaining a customer focus
• Comfortable collaborating and influencing team members, working with development teams and other business groups, and presenting projects to senior leadership on a regular basis
• Has the ability to partner to build and execute on new initiatives and roadmaps each year
• Optimizes cross-team processes that improve team efficacy and delivery
• Has the technical aptitude to quickly grasp complex technical issues and communicate directly with technical teams.
• Takes ownership and accountability for programs, while maintaining the ability to ask for help, and escalate issues and problems as necessary to keep programs on track
• Comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and operating in a rapidly evolving and changing landscape
• Willing to drive into the details and leverage high judgment and gut instinct
• Communicates effectively to all stakeholders related to a launch or program/project

A day in the life
• Extensive travel, up to 50%
• Effectively managing the Road to Launch process, which ultimately allows for a building hand-off that passes operational readiness testing and sets the operations team up for success
• Managing day-to-day relationships with multiple Fulfillment Centers (FCs), Sort Centers (SCs), and Delivery Stations (AMZL).
• Coordinating GES and Operations stakeholders to exceed Amazon standards for the launch of new sites or expansions of existing buildings in order to achieve operational success
• Deep diving existing processes to identify defects or opportunities for process improvements
• Compiling, managing, and reporting on weekly project metrics
• Driving multiple projects to optimize, standardize, and/or improve processes within and outside of launch

About the team
Have you ever had an opportunity to be a member of a team that is tasked with solving a huge customer need through disruptive, innovative technology, reinventing an industry? You can expect all the challenges and benefits of a high-profile business: wide-open space for process improvement and innovation, and a high caliber, high performance team, within a fast-paced environment. This role will require a willingness to dive deep into the details, proactively solve problems, leverage thorough judgment and intuitive thinking to strategically grow a program and always obsess over customers. Everyone on the team wears multiple hats, however ownership of the customer experience is always prioritized!

As a Launch Program Manager, you will work with and influence numerous cross-functional stakeholder both inside and outside of Global Engineering Services (GES) with a direct impact to our internal customers in operations. This role calls for an individual who is not only passionate about continuous improvement but also can strategically develop processes and mechanisms to achieve business goals.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

Preferred qualifications

- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Civil Engineering, or Architecture, or Country equivalent
- Experience in managing cool chains, refrigeration equipment and installations, temperature-controlled environments are considered a strong plus
- French, German, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese (Mandarin), Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications

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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Key facts

Launch Program Manager, Global Engineering Services is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in MX, DIF, Mexico City.
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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