Sr. Risk Manager, Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Operational Excellence (OpEx) at Amazon

Amazon Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Operational Excellence (OpEx) is seeking a Risk Manager to drive continuous improvement safety projects. If you have a strong background in risk management and the ability to drive cross-functional projects we encourage you to apply. Embrace the opportunity to pioneer new ways of thinking designing and delivering in our fast-paced environment. Apply now to be a part of the most exciting new ideas that are shaping the future of Amazon. The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Risk Manager will oversee complex projects with critical safety impact. This role requires coordinating change management processes driving execution and communicating to senior management on status risks and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination project management and executive presentation skills are essential.Key job responsibilitiesManage full lifecycle of complex cross-functional programs with considerable impact across multiple organizationsWork autonomously in an ambiguous environment seeking to understand business problems automation limitations scaling factors and boundary conditionsPartner with teams globally to source allocate and coordinate resourcesPartner with customers internal/external teams and engineering teams to assess risk and determine what projects require additional risk mitigation and in what priority orderIdentify and resolve gaps between teams processes and systems helping teams reduce exposure to classic failure modes (e.g. requirements not sufficiently understood or documented ineffective cross-team collaboration long-term impact(s) from third-party solutions security not considered insufficient stakeholder review etc.)Solve ambiguous problems and proactively identify and mitigate risks (before they become roadblocks)Work with program managers business leaders and executive team to communicate and impact critical business initiativesDevelop implement and govern KPI reporting for a portfolio of programs providing visibility to the milestones and performance across all projectsSome travel may be required (no more than 25%).A day in the lifeAmazon 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 Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!About the teamWorkplace Health and Safety (WHS) Operational Excellence (OpEx) is committed to the continual improvement of our people processes and performance to position Amazon as an industry leader in safety excellence. Drawing from field expertise OpEx partners with cross-functional teams to resolve global challenges and proactively support 9000 WHS professionals. We partner with process owners to understand causal effects leading to defects leverage process improvement tools and methodologies eliminating defects improving efficiency and driving change to optimize safety performance; creating a culture of safety excellence. We are open to hiring candidates to work from the following locations: Nashville Bellevue or Arlington.- 6 years of compliance audit or risk management experience- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level- 5 years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 5 years of program or project management experience- 5 years of managing analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements- 5 years of risk management experience including risk assessment and mitigation- Bachelors degree- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent- Masters degree or equivalentAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Computer Science,Operational Risk Management,Risk Management,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,Lean,Process Improvement,Pricing,Customer Support,Alteryx,Kaizen,Project Management Lifecycle Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 109000 - 185000