Senior Program Manager, Road Safety Standards, Global Road Safety – Standards and Procedures Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

DescriptionGlobal Road Safety’s (GRS) mission is to “lead the world’s safest transportation network, protecting the lives of people on road everywhere.” GRS supports all road transportation business lines and units globally where Amazon performs logistics services. We are seeking someone to join the Global Road Safety Team as a Senior Program Manager, Road Safety Standards. This role will focus on the development and review of standards, policies, and procedures related to road transportation safety that impact Last and Middle Mile operations globally. As Amazon continues to innovate, our policy documents must evolve with the speed of business to maintain the highest safety standards that impact transporters, our customers, and the communities we serve. Standards, policy, and procedure creation will be informed by regulatory requirements, consensus standards, and assessments from subject matter experts with transportation operational experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, review, approve and improve GRS standards and procedures within an

ISO 45001

Management System.

• Develop and provide guidance to site and business specific stakeholders for safety standard compliance.
• Work with various stakeholders and partners to develop programs effectively and provide implementation support.
• Analyze safety metrics and review weekly and monthly incidents to discover trends to rationalize the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the safety risk is highest.
• Validate risk assessments and safety audits to identify non-compliance equipment and/or processes involving transportation operations. Implement solutions that mitigate exposure to these risks and prevent loss of life.
• Conduct audits for compliance with over the road and in yard safety policies and procedures
• Analyze data to identify trends and provide recommendations to proactively control safety risks
• Convey findings, including escalations, to stakeholders in a clear, easily digestible format
• 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.
• Work with Last and Middle Mile Operations in the use of telematics, camera systems, and other technology assets that detect unsafe behaviors.
• Provide guidance on training programs, developing the Amazonian safety culture, and to look for ways to improve vehicle safety.

Key job responsibilities This role requires safety gap identification, timeline management, communicating risk to senior management, and large-scale scoping. 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. 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 you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! About the team Global Road Safety leads the world’s safest transportation network, protecting lives of people on road everywhere. Using a data-driven approach, Global Road Safety fosters the safe mobility of our drivers, partners, community members and other vulnerable road users. We align all on-road standards and procedures globally and think creatively about safety, inventing for customers and the community. As a responsible global community member, we improve global transportation safety culture by influencing internal and external stakeholders to create a safer and more sustainable transportation system. Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• 5+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadershipPreferred Qualifications
• 5+ years of standards, procedures, or technical writing experience with growing responsibilities in safety programs related to transportation, production, or service operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support meeting facilitation and presentations.
• Ability to transition from high-level strategic thinking to creative and detailed execution.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
• Leadership experience in drivers training, program development, and fleet operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, ergonomics, logistics or a related field required
• Experience writing standards and procedures within an

ISO 45001

Management System.

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills that convey complex ideas in a simplified manner.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Lead and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholder.
• Collaborate within a highly cross-functional organization; including international partners.
• Regulatory experience within US (e.

g.

OSHA, DOT

) and other geographies (CA, EU, IN, JP).

• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar accreditation.

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. 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 $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.