Design Review Manager

We are seeking a Design Review Manager to lead the operational management of our Design Review (DR) process within Amazon's Global Engineering, Materials and Sustainability (GEMS). This role acts as the primary point of contact for EU process execution, quality compliance, training, and reporting across multiple project teams and stakeholders. The Design Review Manager will oversee and audit design compliance tasks across the full project lifecycle, coordinating with cross-functional teams including Real Estate, PreConstruction and Construction. The role combines program management expertise and basic construction design standards.Expected deliverables:Business as Usual – Process Management• Manage design review approvals, process compliance, and maintain the approval workflow system and approver matrix, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.• Attend, coordinate, and/or host meetings with project stakeholders.• Manage Governance dashboards for task tracking and workflow coordination.• Provide teams with guidance and support on the process and tools.• Coordinate with partner teams on process tracking, workflows, and process standardization across project milestones.Program Management – Reporting & Dashboard• Gather narratives from stakeholders, update process’ dashboards, and distribute reports to stakeholders.• Monitor and support project timelines to maintain on-time delivery.• Track and report on process performance and KPIs.Process Quality – Audits & Compliance• Conduct process quality audits to identify, correct, and report process incidents.• Engage with stakeholders to address defect resolution.• Review and execute end-to-end process and quality compliance as per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).Training – Onboarding, Kick-Off & Ongoing Support• Conduct training sessions for project teams.• Develop and distribute SOPs and process maps.• Provide ongoing process and tool support to project teams.Continuous Improvement – Process & Innovation• Co-manage process monthly updates• Collect and manage improvement initiatives from internal customers through a structured continuous improvement process.• Maintain a Voice of the Customer / Feedback Loop for continuous service improvement.Coordination Support – Shared Responsibilities• Support the integration of new stakeholders and disciplines into the design review process.• Collaborate with key stakeholders on cross-function coordination. Familiarity with project management processes and/or tools.Proficient in English, strong written and oral communication skills.Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate and communicate across multiple cross-functional teams, including leadership.Proven ability to manage concurrent workstreams and prioritize in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.Experience conducting quality audits, process or compliance reviews following an established SOP.Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management degree (or equivalent).2+ years of experience in design management, construction project management, construction technology, quality assurance, or program management.Previous use of BIM methodologies in a professional setting or knowledge of Autodesk BIM 360 or ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) / Forma.Experience with data reporting and dashboard management.Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Amazon Dashboards, Asana, Autodesk BIM 360/ACC, Autodesk Forma.Required Years of Experience: 0–2 years.