Lab Operations Program Manager, Leo Workplace Operations (LWO)

Amazon.com Inc

Redmond, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Asset Management, Auditing, Centralized Operations/Management, Change Requests/Orders, Construction, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Environmental Health, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Facilities Planning, Government, Hospital, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Metrics, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Progress Reports, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Scalable System Development, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

The Lab Operations Manager owns end-to-end execution of facility program processes within a satellite production/manufacturing environment, serving as the primary interface between operations and cross-functional teams across Leo Manufacturing. Lead the intake governance process by driving prioritization, facilitating decision-making, and identifying risks early. Ensure consistent forward progress by unblocking projects and aligning stakeholders to deliver effective, timely solutions.

Partner closely with internal tooling teams to maintain accurate, real-time visibility through dashboards and trackers, while establishing and enforcing governance mechanisms that standardize processes across sites. Build scalable, repeatable operational frameworks to support growing facility needs, and act as the Operations Subject Matter Expert for workplace execution and continuous improvement. Continuously provide feedback to central teams on operational gaps, performance trends, and opportunities to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Key job responsibilities

  • Support Leo Workplace Operation (LWO) in the end-to-end facility lifecycle process: project intake execution planning progress tracking closeout
  • Support change request governance, documentation, and tracking mechanisms
  • Serve as LWOs first point of contact for support requests, intake submissions, and user questions
  • Coordinate layout changes, equipment moves, site visits, and infrastructure upgrades in partnership with Design & Construction (D&C) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
  • Support planned and unplanned facility outages in partnership with Facilities Management and internal leadership; schedule flexibility is a must
  • Conduct regular facility audits and track local metrics related to compliance, usage, and support needs
  • Proactively remain informed of inflight projects and workback schedules, escalating blockers as needed
  • Serve as the central liaison for tooling, dashboarding, and asset tracking workstreams
  • Support cross-functional meetings (e.g., with D&C, EHS, IT), ensuring clear notes, follow-ups, and timely execution
  • Monitor program health metrics and report regularly on progress, risks, and upcoming projects
  • Drive continuous improvement of operations through process standardization and stakeholder feedback loops

A day in the life As an Operations Manager, your day typically begins with reviewing incoming requests and aligning on priorities for the day, ensuring work is progressing against key operational needs. Throughout the morning, you stay close to execution, tracking progress, resolving blockers, and making sure plans translate smoothly on the ground.

As the day progresses, you spend time on the floor observing operations, identifying gaps, and ensuring the environment meets safety and efficiency standards. Alongside this, you respond to ongoing requests, provide input on improvements, and share feedback with central teams. Your focus remains on keeping operations running smoothly while continuously improving processes and the overall workplace experience.

About the team The Leo Workplace Operations (LWO) team manages mission-critical construction projects, workspace strategy, facility environment programming, and facilities operations for Amazon Leo. Our mission is to optimize all Facilities operations within Leo environments to support high-velocity satellite production.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles