--- title: Early Life Cycle Manager, Central RME at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Early Life Cycle Manager, Central RME role in New York, NY. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/early-life-cycle-manager-central-rme-at-amazon-01a16b46-cd75-70c6-86de-01665fbd066c date: 2026-10-24T02:49:04Z og_description: Join Amazon as Early Life Cycle Manager, Central RME in New York, NY. Pays $76.6K–$114.9K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/8kt6qx.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | New York, NY | | **Salary** | $76.6K/yr - $114.9K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24,548 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $133,000 – $200,000 a year (median $175,000). ## Description At Amazon, we strive to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We are seeking a dedicated ELM Project Manager to join our Central RME (Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering) team and help us achieve this goal. As an ELM Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing end-to-end project lifecycles for new launches within our RME division. This position requires deep expertise in project management, strong technical acumen, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality outcomes. This role requires up to 75% nationwide travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided. If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! Key job responsibilities \- Manage the complete project lifecycle for new launches, including requirements gathering, planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and successful deployment. \- Own large-scale engineering projects from planning and design through installation, commissioning, qualification, and launch support. \- Assess and communicate project status, driving escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams. \- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria. \- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring effective communication and coordination across all stakeholders. \- Create Business Continuity and Risk Mitigation plans with site RME teams to allow seamless handover to Construction or Operations Engineering. \- Conduct resource planning and allocation for project teams. \- Support the expansion and execution of the RME qualification process, including vendor management and feedback. \- Prepare and deliver RME launch plans for new sites and support the RME field team in executing launch activities. \- Continuously aim for improved safety, equipment uptime, efficiency, cost management, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability within Amazon. A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1\. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan ## Basic Qualifications \- 5+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience \- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level \- Knowledge of automated material handling systems, packaging technologies and storage solutions \- Knowledge of performance metrics such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime, throughput, or quality ## Preferred Qualifications \- Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level \- Experience working with and managing third party vendors \- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing \- Bachelor's degree 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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USA, GA, Atlanta - 76,600.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York - 84,300.00 - 126,400.00 USD annually USA, TX, Irving - 76,600.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 76,600.00 - 114,900.00 USD annually ## Skills - Escalation Management - Material Handling - Project Management - Construction - Performance Measurement - Microsoft Excel - Customer Focus - Software Deployment - Planning - Customer Satisfaction - Commissioning - SQL - Visual Basic For Applications - Technical Acumen - Vendor Management - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Project - Requirements Gathering - Handover Management - Packaging - AutoCAD - Risk Mitigation - Six Sigma - Lean Manufacturing - Coordinating - Microsoft Office - Project Planning - Cost Management - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Visio - Communication - Overall Equipment Effectiveness (Oee) - Resource Allocation - Business Continuity ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) - Relocation Assistance ## Related - [More jobs at Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 162163 jobs - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 71855 jobs - [New York, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63263 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23562 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 162163 jobs - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 71855 jobs - [New York, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63263 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23562 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)