Sr. Global Program Manager, WHS, Ops Tech Solutions at Amazon Stores
Renton, WA 98059
About the Job
Bring your global safety expertise to the forefront as our new Sr. Global PM for OTS Safety! In this dynamic role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive, world-class safety programs that prioritize the wellbeing of our international IT team. Leveraging your deep knowledge of safety management and your proven project leadership abilities, you will create standardized, globally applicable processes and policies that set new standards for safety excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design safety solutions covering everything from ergonomics to emergency preparedness, and work closely with regional stakeholders to customize initiatives for unique cultural contexts. As a strategic safety advisor, you'll provide guidance to IT leadership, drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making, and make a tangible difference in the lives of our global workforce. If you're an innovative safety specialist with a passion for building scalable global solutions, we can't wait for you to join our team and make your mark!
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
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
- Assess safety risks and compliance requirements across global IT operations to identify opportunities for enhancing safety practices and mitigating potential issues
- Lead cross-functional workstreams in designing, deploying, and continuously improving comprehensive global safety programs covering areas such as ergonomics, emergency preparedness, incident response, and worker wellness
- Develop and maintain centralized safety documentation, training modules, and communication channels to ensure consistent safety standards are upheld worldwide
- Collaborate closely with regional and local stakeholders to customize global safety initiatives for unique cultural contexts and regulatory environments
- Monitor safety KPIs, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making
- Serve as a strategic safety advisor, providing guidance to IT leadership on emerging risks, best practices, and long-term safety roadmaps
A day in the life
No two days are the same for our Sr. Global PM. One moment you may be reviewing safety incident reports from our teams in Asia, the next coordinating the translation and rollout of a new ergonomics training program to scale to our European teams. You seamlessly juggle video conferences with stakeholders across time zones, ensuring your safety solutions and communications are culturally sensitive and accessible in multiple languages. Your ability to think globally while acting locally is the key to driving consistent, best-in-class safety standards throughout our worldwide IT organization.
About the team
The global OTS WHS team partners closely with Amazon's IT function, working backwards from frontline technicians and end users to identify safety improvement opportunities. We collaborate cross-functionally to create policies, drive standardization, and enhance hardware - all with the goal of continuously improving procedural safety across the organization. By remaining closely connected to the daily realities of our workforce, we can develop targeted solutions that protect our people and empower them to work safely. It's a dynamic, solutions-oriented group where we leverage our technical expertise and business acumen to make a real impact.
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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
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
- Assess safety risks and compliance requirements across global IT operations to identify opportunities for enhancing safety practices and mitigating potential issues
- Lead cross-functional workstreams in designing, deploying, and continuously improving comprehensive global safety programs covering areas such as ergonomics, emergency preparedness, incident response, and worker wellness
- Develop and maintain centralized safety documentation, training modules, and communication channels to ensure consistent safety standards are upheld worldwide
- Collaborate closely with regional and local stakeholders to customize global safety initiatives for unique cultural contexts and regulatory environments
- Monitor safety KPIs, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making
- Serve as a strategic safety advisor, providing guidance to IT leadership on emerging risks, best practices, and long-term safety roadmaps
A day in the life
No two days are the same for our Sr. Global PM. One moment you may be reviewing safety incident reports from our teams in Asia, the next coordinating the translation and rollout of a new ergonomics training program to scale to our European teams. You seamlessly juggle video conferences with stakeholders across time zones, ensuring your safety solutions and communications are culturally sensitive and accessible in multiple languages. Your ability to think globally while acting locally is the key to driving consistent, best-in-class safety standards throughout our worldwide IT organization.
About the team
The global OTS WHS team partners closely with Amazon's IT function, working backwards from frontline technicians and end users to identify safety improvement opportunities. We collaborate cross-functionally to create policies, drive standardization, and enhance hardware - all with the goal of continuously improving procedural safety across the organization. By remaining closely connected to the daily realities of our workforce, we can develop targeted solutions that protect our people and empower them to work safely. It's a dynamic, solutions-oriented group where we leverage our technical expertise and business acumen to make a real impact.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program or project management experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
