Overview
Project Management Degree Apprenticeship – 42-month fixed term contract. Job ID: 3119147 | Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10
Project Management Degree Apprentice - Lead Innovation Through Project Excellence with Amazon
Join us as a Project Management Degree Apprentice and gain the skills, experience, and confidence to deliver projects that shape the future of Amazon. You’ll develop a broad and adaptable skillset—mastering stakeholder engagement, governance, financial control, and risk management. You’ll play a key role in delivering projects that improve processes, enhance customer experience, and drive innovation across Amazon’s diverse business lines. Throughout the programme, you’ll use recognised quality management frameworks and project methodologies to bring ideas to life, all while earning your BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Management.
Note: This is a fixed-term contract starting in September 2026 and lasts 42 months.
What You’ll Do
As a Project Management Apprentice, you’ll gain experience working on real projects that have tangible business impact. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead planning sessions, and support initiatives that make a difference to Amazon’s customers and employees. Your work will involve coordinating resources, managing risks, and using data-driven insights to track performance and deliver successful outcomes. Every day brings a new opportunity to innovate, simplify, and grow your skills as a future project leader.
* Manage and support projects to achieve defined objectives, timelines, and budgets
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business priorities
* Identify and mitigate risks, applying structured problem-solving techniques
* Use data and metrics to monitor project progress and report outcomes to stakeholders
* Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success
* Present project updates using dashboards and reports to communicate impact
* Apply analytical thinking to evaluate and improve processes
* Support strategic planning and contribute ideas that drive positive change
During Your Apprenticeship, You’ll Learn How To
* Manage and support projects to achieve defined objectives, timelines, and budgets
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business priorities
* Identify and mitigate risks, applying structured problem-solving techniques
* Use data and metrics to monitor progress and report outcomes to stakeholders
* Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success
* Present project updates using dashboards and reports to communicate impact
* Apply analytical thinking to evaluate and improve processes
* Support strategic planning and contribute ideas that drive positive change
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for learning. You’ll thrive in this role if you:
* Enjoy solving problems and managing multiple priorities
* Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
* Have strong organisational and analytical skills
* Can think strategically while managing day-to-day details
* Are adaptable and open to learning new tools, systems, and ways of working
* You don’t need previous project management experience - we’re looking for motivated individuals eager to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Your Development
At Amazon, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. You’ll learn by doing, applying new knowledge every day while supported by expert mentors and experienced project professionals. This 42-month programme, starting in September 2026, combines on-the-job learning with structured study time, allowing you to work towards your BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Management.
You’ll spend 80% of your time working in your business area and 20% on dedicated learning, which may include travel to a training centre depending on your provider’s location. Our first-class coaching, tailored development opportunities, and challenging, rewarding work will empower you to reach new heights.
Key Job Responsibilities
Project Planning and Delivery
* Manage and support projects to achieve defined objectives, timelines, and budgets
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business priorities
* Identify risks early and collaborate on practical mitigation strategies
* Use data-driven insights to monitor progress, report outcomes, and recommend improvements
Stakeholder and Communication Management
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Communicate clearly and confidently with diverse teams and senior leaders
* Present project updates using dashboards, metrics, and reports to highlight impact and progress
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
* Apply analytical thinking to evaluate processes and identify areas for improvement
* Champion innovation and simplification in your area of responsibility
* Support strategic planning sessions and contribute ideas that drive positive change
A Day in the Life
* Collaborating with various stakeholders to plan and execute projects
* Participating in planning meetings to align on goals and milestones
* Tracking project progress using data and reporting tools
* Identifying and mitigating potential risks or blockers
* Coordinating resources and timelines to meet deliverables
* Presenting project updates and insights to stakeholders
* Supporting process improvement initiatives to simplify workflows
* Learning from experienced project and program managers through mentorship
* Balancing studies with real-world application, with 20% time for degree learning
* Contributing to Amazon’s culture of continuous improvement and innovation
About the Team
Our Project Management Apprentices work across a diverse range of Amazon teams—from HR and Operations to Technology and Entertainment. You could support people programmes, drive innovation in tech, optimise processes in operations, or contribute to projects in our entertainment businesses. Team allocation is driven by business need, so flexibility and curiosity are key. You’ll collaborate with a diverse network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who’ll support your professional growth and help you build a strong foundation for a successful career in project management.
Basic Qualifications
To qualify for this programme, you must:
* Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2026)
* Have the right to live and work in England (visa must enable you to work for the entire duration)
* Have lived in the UK or EEA for the last 3 years
* Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programme
* Not be registered on another government-funded course ending August 2026 or later
* Hold at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English
* Have 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications at grade C or above
* Statement of Comparability for non-UK qualifications via UK ENIC if applicable
* Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility
* PLEASE NOTE: This position is a 42-month fixed-term contract
* You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship
* This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little or no knowledge/experience of the occupation
Preferred Qualifications
* Curiosity and eagerness to learn
* Strong communication skills
* Organisation and time management
* Analytical thinking
* Attention to detail
* Adaptability
* Team player
* Proactive mindset
* Resilience
* Tech awareness
Equal Opportunity and Privacy
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on protected status. Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we collect, use, and transfer personal data. We also provide accommodation during the application and hiring process if needed.
Posted: July 7, 2025 (Updated 4 days ago)
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