Overview
Amazon Cabling Infrastructure & Technology is a growing global team that designs and implements ICT infrastructure to support Amazon’s portfolio of corporate offices. Operational excellence is at the forefront of our approach to provide a seamless IT delivery experience. For the EMEA region we are seeking a Design Engineer/Project Manager with a strong track record in low voltage structured cabling. The role is office-based with 20% travel throughout EMEA and involves partnering with design consultants and internal customers to standardize structured cabling and server room designs to accelerate delivery and lower costs.
The Design Engineer/Project Manager collaborates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive best practices, establish tools and standards, and ensure compliance with Amazon and industry standards. The candidate will have experience beyond cabling, including IT networking, WiFi, AV, Security, PDU, UPS, and Smart Building technologies. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional engagement, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholder teams to select Design Consultants & Low Voltage Contractors
- Identify and implement design opportunities to lower the cost to serve
- Review Request for Pricing and renegotiation of bids
- Implement a vendor agnostic approach to design & implementation by setting the tolerances
- Update budget tracking tools
- Refine the current infrastructure design material in line with best practice
- Implement design best practice and standards to deliver construction ready designs
- Coordinate supply chain forecasts
- Flexibility to work with stakeholders in different time zones
- Review Design Consultant weekly progress reports and host update meetings
- Identify risks on the critical path and provide resolution
- Support Vendor Manager with QBR by providing operational metrics
- Main POC for all internal customers for escalations, questions or recommendations of all aspects of the structured cabling and containment pathways
- Travel 20% to meet with stakeholders, vendors and visit project locations
- Training of LVCs and Design Consultants on Amazon specifications and standards
- Attending progress/room ready meetings in person or online and collaborate with QAQC team
- Participate in infrastructure life-cycle planning and design to align cabling roadmaps
- Timely and concise communication (both written and verbal) with key stakeholders
- Develop, track, and report project metrics as necessary
A day in the life
As a Design Engineer/Project Manager, you’ll standardize structured cabling infrastructure while collaborating across disciplines. Your days include reviewing consultant design proposals, identifying cost optimizations, and coordinating with stakeholders across time zones. You’ll work with vendors and design teams to ensure infrastructure meets Amazon and industry standards. You’ll mentor consultants and contractors on Amazon specifications, host cross-functional progress meetings, and update tracking tools to keep leadership informed on budget, schedule, and risk. Throughout, you’ll balance strategic planning with hands-on problem-solving, ensuring projects deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Sy
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