Sr. Compliance and Risk Manager, Governance and External Affairs

DescriptionThe Compliance and Risk Manager will be responsible for End to End (E2E) compliance and risk solutions expanding across the compliance assurance and risk management programs, including risk assessment, audits, compliance assurance processes, data validation and verification, implementation, and continual improvement. This role will engage, collaborate, and partner with Amazon businesses across our worldwide operations, and technical subject matter experts (SMEs) in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and other functions (i.e., field operations, central teams, legal,, data scientists, business intelligence engineers, etc) to continually reduce risk and go beyond compliance. More specifically, this role will serve to assist with strategy and scalable and reliable solutions for managing workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance and risk management. The role involves self-driven, independent, and hands-on work in the areas of understanding stakeholder needs and expectations, regulatory knowledge across various geographies, operational and process knowledge of Amazon’s operations , data analysis, root cause analysis, and risk assessment and management methodologies.Key job responsibilitiesWorkplace health and safety compliance• Key responsibilities include defining, applying, and defending health and safety compliance requirements; operating in alignment with legal or regulatory requirements; and testing, remediating, and enhancing risk management controls. Partners with legal teams to interpret and define obligations. Engage cross-organizationally with leadership to design program controls and test strategy. Influence senior leadership to implement strategic and programmatic controls.• Key responsibilities include defining and applying risk tolerances; measuring management and communicating health and safety legal risk. Influence leadership in the establishment of organization-level risk management.Promote culture of risk management• Key responsibilities include building risk management awareness within organizations; providing subject matter expertise; and acting as a risk management evangelist. Maintain subject matter expertise and current industry knowledge to advise senior leadership on emerging trends and potential impact on strategic roadmap. Ensure risk management team is actively involved in organizational roadmap discussions. Develop and deliver risk management training to senior leadership. Conceptualize and drive implementation of cross-product technical risk management solutions to drive program efficiencies.• Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive safety risk assessments (RAs), collaborating with both internal WHS and external project teams to ensure RAs are completed, updated, and shared, while facilitating the distribution of crucial information (hazards, risks, PMVs, training) to the field and project teamsA 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:• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage• Maternity and Parental Leave Options• Paid Time Off (PTO)• 401(k) PlanIf 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 TeamThe incumbent must be an effective communicator and be able to send clear, concise and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing and possess excellent program management skills. This individual needs to be an expert in the completion and facilitation of safety risk assessments and root cause analysis incident investigations. They must also have an applied understanding of global safety regulations, codes and harmonized consensus standards.Role involves travel up to 30% of the time.Basic Qualifications• 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience• 5+ years of program or project management experience• 5+ years of experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams• 5+ years of experience completing risk assessments and developing risk mitigations solutions• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level• Experience in stakeholder engagement, influencing and program/project management in multinational companies• Communication skills – verbal and written• Analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving• Have an understanding of Workplace Health & Safety legal requirements (US OSHA) or other regulatory requirements and international industry best practices requirements• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational, Health and Safety (OSH), Environmental, Health and Safety (WHS), or other related fields from an accredited universityPreferred Qualifications• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification• Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent• Master's degree or equivalent• Preferably has Amazon project deployment, implementation and verification experience.• Have experience in leading ISO multisite audit and certification in ISO45001 (OHSAS18001), ISO14001, or ISO9001• Have or working towards CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, or CHMM certificationAmazon 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 $109,000/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.Company - Amazon.com Services LLCJob ID: A2859164