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Design Program Manager

On-site in Barcelona, Catalonia +1·Added 7 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain / Madrid, Community of Madrid
English: Required
Other languages: German, French, Italian
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

- Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines

Nice to have

- Master's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

- Experience with operations/supply chain

- Experience in operations management of fulfillment or distribution centers

- Experience running metrics reports, analyzing data to identify problems and using data analysis to generate and explain metrics

- Speak, write, and read fluently in French, Spanish, German or Italian

The role

The Design Program Manager supports the delivery of EU Amazon Logistics (AMZL) design initiatives within Amazon's Global Building Design and Engineering (GBDE) team. The role coordinates cross-functional workstreams, contributes to building design standards for AMZL EU and sub-programs, and ensures programs are executed with precision and pace. Working within established frameworks, the role supports cross-regional initiatives to ensure EU standards are globally informed and transferable. The ideal candidate combines technical grounding in the built environment with strong program coordination skills, operates effectively in ambiguous environments, and brings cross-regional curiosity that enables benchmarking to raise the quality of EU standards.

A day in the life

Indicative - You start by reviewing active EU AMZL initiative status, identifying blockers and aligning priorities. You connect with engineering, construction, and operations partners across time zones to move proposals forward and keep delivery on track. Mid-morning, you review design change proposals or prepare documentation to drive stakeholder alignment. In the afternoon, you translate technical decisions into clear, structured standards outputs for EU teams to adopt. You close with a cross-regional check-in, drawing on benchmarking insights from other markets to sharpen EU program recommendations. No two days are identical, but every day moves something forward.

What you'll do

Key job responsibilities

- Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to support the end-to-end delivery of EU AMZL design initiatives, ensuring programs are executed with precision and pace

- Contribute to the development and documentation of building design standards for EU AMZL and sub-programs, working within established frameworks

- Support cross-regional and cross-program initiatives to ensure EU design standards are globally informed and transferable across Amazon's logistics network

- Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, bringing structure and clarity to complex, multi-stakeholder environments

- Qualify, track, and drive design change proposals through the standards governance process, aligning stakeholders and monitoring outcomes until changes are adopted

- Produce clear, data-driven documentation and communications in English, and present findings to senior stakeholders

- Conduct cross-regional benchmarking by leveraging curiosity about other markets and cultures to identify transferable design and cost efficiencies

How you'll work

- Travel across the EU up to 30% of the time to support program delivery, site reviews, and stakeholder engagement

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About Amazon

Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the world's largest employers and operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, data centers, and corporate offices across the globe. In Spain, Amazon has a significant presence with corporate offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center facilities, including in Huesca and other regions. The company is known for its customer-centric culture, innovation, and fast-paced work environment, offering a wide range of roles from engineering and operations to corporate and creative positions.

Industry: E-commerce and Cloud
Founded: 1994
Employees: 1,000,000+
Headquarters: Seattle, USA
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Huesca
Website: amazon.jobs

Good to know if you are moving

Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support for moving to Spain.
The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center locations.
Amazon is known for its leadership principles, which are integral to its corporate culture and are important for career advancement.
Employees often have the opportunity to work on global projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.
Amazon provides competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, stock options, and career development programs.

In their own words

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About the team

Amazon's Global Building Design and Engineering (GBDE) team defines and maintains the physical infrastructure standards behind one of the world's most complex logistics networks. Operating across multiple regions — including North America, Europe, and International (covering markets such as LATAM and India) — GBDE works at the intersection of design, engineering, and program delivery, translating strategic direction into standards that scale across hundreds of facilities globally. The team collaborates closely with construction, operations, and technology partners to ensure standards are rigorous, globally informed, and continuously improved through cross-regional benchmarking and alignment.

Additional information

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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