Safety Program Manager – Operational Excellence

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Operational Excellence (OpEx) is seeking a Program Manager to drive continuous improvement safety projects. You will lead cross-functional programs, set measurable goals, and communicate status and risks to senior management while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

Some travel up to 25% may be required. The role emphasizes planning, execution of detailed roadmaps, and resolving ambiguities to deliver safety improvements that align

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvements using data and metrics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery.
• Set clear program goals, leveraging data analytics to drive improvements and achieve metrics.
• Navigate and resolve ambiguities in business scenarios, applying creative problem-solving skills.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external partners to optimize resource allocation and project success.
• Evaluate and prioritize projects in conjunction with customer needs and technical team inputs.
• Bridge gaps in team dynamics, processes, and systems, preventing common project pitfalls.
• Identify and mitigate risks, preventing them from escalating into major issues.
• Regularly communicate with senior managers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to support key business initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and oversee KPI reporting for a program portfolio, ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance.
• Manage and communicate project budgets effectively.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups)

SQL

Job description

Amazon Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Operational Excellence (OpEx) is seeking a Program Manager to drive continuous improvement safety projects. You will lead cross-functional programs, set measurable goals, and communicate status and risks to senior management while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

Some travel up to 25% may be required. The role emphasizes planning, execution of detailed roadmaps, and resolving ambiguities to deliver safety improvements that align