At Amazon, we strive to be Earth's most customer-centric company. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. As a member of our Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team, you will have an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to that goal and grow a safe environment for our customers and employees.
The WHS Worldwide Ergonomics and Safety Experience (WESE) team is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives focused on musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk reduction, manage cross-functional projects, and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety through data-driven solutions and stakeholder partnerships.
A successful candidate will be detailed oriented, have experience in collaborating with business and field teams, and be a customer obsessed leader.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead and implement global employee safety programs aimed at driving a culture of safety across Amazon operations
• Partner with operations leadership to define, measure, implement, communicate, and track safety improvement initiatives
• Identify and address customer and business pain points by actively deep diving into data and operational processes, and by working with cross-functional teams
• Write effective Amazon documents and ensure high quality content for stakeholders
• Work backwards – demonstrate planning capability to execute on deliverables
• Provide effective communication to customers and stakeholders across regions
• Collect, analyze, and present data to drive decision making
• Engage with employees at all levels to solicit feedback, address concerns, and promote active participation in safety culture initiatives.
• Anticipate bottlenecks and blockers, assess risks, mitigate issues, and troubleshoot as needed
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
The WESE team is responsible for ensuring the success of global engagement and ergonomics safety programs at sites, including Customer Fulfillment, Sort Centers, and Amazon Logistics, and for improving the safety experience of Amazonians. The team is focused on the successful execution of new initiatives and projects at sites that will improve ergonomics and reduce risks to associates.- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent degree- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
- PMP
Amazon 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
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 $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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.
