Sr. Manager, International Design & Change Management, Startup Team

DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to define how Amazon designs and delivers changes to its fulfilment infrastructure

across the globe? Do you want to lead a team that transforms how engineering design, building

automation, and operational changes are executed across four continents?

The International Engineering Core Services Team is seeking a Sr. Manager to lead International

Integrated Design Services (IDS) and International Change Management (ICM) across EU, LATAM,

AMET, and APAC. In this role, you will be a leader of leaders, managing teams of Design Managers,

Module Designers, and Change Management professionals responsible for the end to end delivery of operational design and change execution for Amazon's fulfilment network.

You will define the multi year strategy for how Amazon approaches design standardisation, BIM

automation, modular building configuration, and change management across all international

regions. You will own the operating model that delivers unified customer experience regardless of

(change tracking), and AI driven automation that collectively target thousands of hours in annual

productivity savings.

You will operate in an environment of significant complexity and ambiguity. You will set the vision

for transitioning from project based design execution to product based configuration through

systematic modularisation, creating pre engineered design packages that reduce repetitive work, accelerate design delivery timelines, and enable global scalability. You will balance the demands of supporting 150+ projects annually across multiple building types, miles, and regions while driving year over year efficiency improvements and cost avoidance targets exceeding $10M annually.

This is a role for someone who is technically credible in engineering design or construction,

strategically ambitious, and culturally agile. You will build partnerships with Operations,

Construction, Network Planning, Technology, RME, and external partners (including AWS clients) to

represent GECS capabilities globally. You will present to senior leadership, influence cross functional stakeholders, and build scalable mechanisms that raise the bar for design quality and change execution across the network.

Would you like an opportunity to shape the future of engineering automation at scale? The role will

be based in Barcelona (BCN10) with approximately 40% of time travelling internationally across

EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions.

A day in the life

The International IDS and Change Management teams sit within Global Engineering Core Services

(GECS), reporting to the Director of International Engineering Core Services. IDS is the umbrella

organisation encompassing Operations Design Team (ODT), Modules Design Team (MDT), and

across EU, LATAM, AMET, and APAC, delivering design and change services for Amazon's fulfilment

infrastructure globally. Our mission is to deliver every design on time, within cost parameters, while

continuously raising the bar on quality, efficiency, and automation. We are a diverse, technically skilled team that values engineering rigour, innovation, and a relentless focus on delivering for our operational customers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Speak, write, and read fluently in English at C1 level or above

Experience leading engineering design projects and interacting with cross-functional teams

Experience working with global cross-functional teams

Experience using data and metrics to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or country equivalent

Experience defining and executing strategic plans that drive measurable efficiency improvements (10%+ year over year)

Experience building scalable mechanisms for process improvement and operational excellence across dispersed teams

Experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling), CAD systems, or engineering design delivery at scale

Experience leading organisations through large scale transformation, technology adoption, or continuous improvement programme

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Experience in capital project management involving ownership or management of engineering design projects across multiple regions

Experience with AI and automation adoption in engineering or design contexts (e.g., automated QA/QC, design modelling automation, intelligent clash detection)

Experience with change management tooling and operational change delivery in a fulfilment, logistics, or manufacturing environment

Experience with Autodesk platforms (Revit, BIM360, ACC), design automation, or modular construction approaches

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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