Power & Hydrogen Program Manager, Power & Hydrogen Solutions, GESA

About the role

An execution-focused project/program manager responsible for the hands-on coordination and completion of power capacity and hydrogen fuel cell projects across the Amazon fulfillment network. This is a delivery role with a strong bias for action: the PM owns the details, gets into the field, and drives projects from feasibility through commissioning and handover.

Oversees multiple concurrent projects spanning temporary and permanent power deployment (utility upgrades, generator installations, switchgear deployments, and air permitting) as well as hydrogen fuel cell execution - including decommissioning of existing assets, launch of new hydrogen infrastructure and fuel cells per Amazon standards and processes, and conversions of existing sites.

Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and personally tracks and unblocks progress. Prepares reports for upper management regarding the status of all projects.

Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of project management experience in power infrastructure, electrical systems, hydrogen/fuel cell systems, or a related area. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented operator who thrives in ambiguity, dives deep into technical and schedule details, and acts with urgency rather than waiting for direction.

Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures across both power and hydrogen domains. Relies on sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and is comfortable rolling up sleeves - walking the site, reading the drawings, chasing the long-lead order, and closing out the punch list. Leads and directs the work of contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected to solve complex energy infrastructure challenges across diverse site conditions and regulatory environments. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Key job responsibilities

Project Management & Bias for Action

• Own delivery end to end and act with urgency - move projects forward every day rather than waiting for direction or escalation
• Get into the details: read the drawings, interrogate the schedule, understand the single-line and the hydrogen P&ID, and verify the numbers personally
• Be hands-on and in the field - walk the site, attend installation and commissioning activities, and verify work directly rather than relying solely on status reports
• Build and maintain the plan of record: detailed schedules, critical-path analysis, dependencies, risks, and clear owners and dates
• Proactively identify blockers and drive them to closure; dive deep on root cause and remove obstacles for contractors and cross-functional teams
• Run a tight operating rhythm - stand-ups, weekly reviews, and crisp written updates that make status and risks unambiguous
• Make decisions with incomplete information, bias toward action, and course-correct quickly as new data emerges

Program Coordination & Oversight

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of multiple simultaneous power and hydrogen execution projects across U.S. sites
• Oversee all aspects of the execution program from feasibility through commissioning and handover
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize the progress of all projects
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding program status, including monthly flash updates and executive summaries
• Lead and direct the work of contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from technical design review to stakeholder management to regulatory coordination

Amazon Standards, Specifications & Quality Assurance

• Follow and verify that Amazon standards, specifications, and processes are met across all power and hydrogen infrastructure installations
• Ensure electrical equipment, switchgear, generators, fuel cells, hydrogen storage/dispensing systems, and associated systems comply with Amazon technical standards and design requirements
• Conduct quality reviews at each project phase to validate adherence to Amazon specifications before progressing to the next milestone
• Verify vendor deliverables, shop drawings, and equipment submittals meet Amazon engineering standards
• Coordinate with Amazon internal engineering teams to resolve specification questions and obtain approvals
• Document and track any deviations from Amazon specifications, securing proper waivers or corrective actions (e.g., Supplier Corrective Action Reports / SCARs)

Power Capacity Execution

• Drive execution of temporary and permanent power deployment projects - utility upgrades, generator installations, switchgear deployments, and service upgrades
• Oversee deployment of temporary and permanent natural gas and diesel generator systems (1-5MW scale), including rental genset mobilization and conversion to permanent power
• Manage utility coordination including transformer upgrades, switchgear installations, and service upgrades with utility companies
• Own the end-to-end switchgear (SWGR) procurement process: specification development, vendor selection, purchase order issuance, and delivery tracking
• Track SWGR lead times (typically 10-26 weeks) across all sites and ensure orders are placed to meet project timelines; monitor factory acceptance testing (FAT) and coordinate site delivery logistics
• Review and validate electrical designs, single-line diagrams, load calculations, and power distribution configurations
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, and local electrical codes

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Execution

• Decommissioning: Plan and execute safe decommissioning of existing hydrogen infrastructure and fuel cell assets - isolation, purging/inerting, asset removal, site restoration, and disposition in accordance with Amazon standards and applicable safety codes
• Infrastructure & fuel cell launch: Lead the launch of new hydrogen infrastructure and fuel cells per Amazon standards and processes - hydrogen storage and dispensing systems, hydrogen pads, piping, fueling infrastructure, and fuel cell power modules, from design review through installation, commissioning, and startup
• Conversions: Manage conversions of existing sites to hydrogen fuel cell operation (or between configurations), coordinating the transition sequencing, infrastructure modifications, and cutover to minimize operational disruption
• Coordinate with hydrogen fuel cell vendors and OEMs (e.g., Plug Power and equivalents) on equipment specifications, delivery schedules, and field support
• Verify hydrogen systems meet Amazon specifications and applicable hydrogen safety and fire codes (e.g., NFPA 2, NFPA 55) throughout design, installation, and commissioning
• Oversee fuel cell capacity planning, dispenser configuration, and integration with site power and operations

Procurement & Long-Lead Equipment Management

• Own procurement for long-lead equipment across both domains - switchgear, generators, fuel cells, and hydrogen infrastructure components
• Specify, order, track lead times, verify specifications, and coordinate delivery for critical-path equipment
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors on custom configurations and delivery schedules
• Escalate equipment delivery risks immediately when lead times threaten project schedules

Permitting & Regulatory

• Own the permitting process for all sites - air permit applications for stationary generator installations and hydrogen-related permits and approvals
• Prepare and submit permit applications across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments; track application status, agency review timelines, and approval milestones for each site
• Navigate complex permitting scenarios including CEQA approvals, non-attainment areas, emission offset requirements, and hydrogen/fire code approvals
• Coordinate with environmental and fire/life-safety consultants to develop applications, emission calculations, and hazard analyses
• Maintain a permit tracking log with submission dates, agency contacts, expected approval dates, and required follow-ups
• Proactively identify permitting risks and develop contingency plans to avoid schedule impacts; ensure all required emission and safety data is obtained from generator and fuel cell vendors

Project Execution & Delivery

• Drive the end-to-end project lifecycle: feasibility, design, procurement, permitting, installation, commissioning, and handover
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports
• Coordinate contractor mobilization, equipment procurement, and installation activities
• Identify and resolve critical-path blockers with urgency; escalate issues proactively
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals under compressed timelines

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact and single-threaded owner across all project stakeholders, aligning internal and external parties and holding each accountable to deliverables and timelines
• Customer - Amazon Operations: partner with Amazon Operations (the internal customer) to understand site requirements, manage expectations, minimize operational disruption, and secure buy-in through launch and handover
• General Contractor (GC): direct and hold the GC accountable for construction scope, schedule, RFIs, submittals, and field execution
• Engineer of Record (EOR) & Architect of Record (AOR): coordinate design intent, drawing reviews, RFIs, and design changes; ensure the installed work conforms to the stamped design
• Electrical Contractor (EC): coordinate electrical installation, terminations, testing, and energization activities and sequencing
• Air permitting agencies & consultants: engage regulatory agencies and environmental consultants (e.g., Trinity) to secure and maintain air permits and keep applications on the critical path
• Utility engagement - gas pipeline: drive utility coordination for natural gas pipeline connections, metering, pressure requirements, service applications, and interconnection timelines
• Equipment vendors & OEMs: manage generator, switchgear, fuel cell, and hydrogen infrastructure vendors on specifications, lead times, and field support
• Coordinate with Property/Construction Managers (PCMs) and Construction Managers at each site
• Provide weekly status updates and monthly program reports to leadership

Site Launches, Commissioning & Energization

• Travel to project sites during critical installation, commissioning, and decommissioning phases
• Oversee equipment startup, testing, and acceptance procedures for both power and hydrogen systems
• Ensure safe energization, hydrogen system startup, and transition to operations

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of program or project management experience
• 4+ years of defining and executing against program timeline & requirements experience
• 4+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience
• 4+ years of vendor management experience
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• 4+ years of leading large complex programs experience

Additional information

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Pay and benefits

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.

• USA, NY, New York - 81,600.00 - 142,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville - 66,800.00 - 116,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually