Location: Arlington,VA, USA
Description
We are seeking a self-starter to join the Global Road Safety Risk Management team as a Senior Program Manager leading the global Safety Management System (DriveSMS) program. This role is responsible to the accountable executive for providing guidance and direction for the planning, implementation and operation of the organizations safety management system (SMS). The Program Manager provides SMS-related services to the certificated, non-certificated and third-party areas of the organization that are included in the SMS and may have delegated responsibilities on behalf of persons holding positions. This role requires scoping large projects, managing project timelines, identifying safety gaps, and communicating to senior management on safety risks. Cross-team coordination, project management, executive presentation skills, a penchant for process improvement, and a proven history of delivering results are essential for success. A bias for action and comfort in dealing with ambiguity are a must. Often times it will not be clear how we will reach our end goal; you will be expected to help carve a path by taking risks and be willing to try new things, fail fast then iterate. Strong analytics and safety experience will be valued in an applicant.
Key job responsibilities
Executing the implementation and operation of the safety management system
Collecting and analyzing safety information in a timely manner
Administering any safety-related surveys
Monitoring and evaluating the results of corrective actions
Ensuring that risk assessments are conducted when applicable
Monitoring the industry for safety concerns that could affect the organization
Ensuring safety-related information, including organizational goals and objectives, are made available to stakeholders and leadership through established communication processes
Continuous process improvement; use the right metrics to measure policy quality and opportunities. Look around corners and anticipate safety challenges/obstacles the business could face and proactively developing a plan to address.
A day in the life
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 youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
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
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in a cross-functional setting
- Experience successfully managing competing priorities and projects
- 2+ years driving process improvements
- Experience transitioning between high-judgement strategic thinking and high-level execution
- Experience managing under a properly implemented Safety Management System (SMS)
- Experiencing implementing an organizational Safety Management System (SMS)
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
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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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.