Safety Programs Lead for Operational Excellence

Amazon Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

RSU/Stock options

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Program Manager in Nashville, TN to lead cross-functional safety improvement programs. The role requires planning, execution, analytics, and executive communication to align with long-term business goals.

Travel may be required 25-40%. The team emphasizes safety excellence and continuous process optimization across WHS OpEx, with opportunities to influence company-wide safety practices.

Qualifications

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

Continuous improvement

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Program Manager in Nashville, TN to lead cross-functional safety improvement programs. The role requires planning, execution, analytics, and executive communication to align with long-term business goals.

Travel may be required 25-40%. The team emphasizes safety excellence and continuous process optimization across WHS OpEx, with opportunities to influence company-wide safety practices.