Senior Program Manager, Dangerous Goods, Regulatory Engagement

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Project Manager, Dangerous Goods Regulatory Engagement to lead planning, coordination, and engagement with regulators worldwide to reform and advance DG regulations. This role drives safety through technology and data, partnering across global teams.

You will shape engagement strategy, oversee regulatory oversight of operations, collaborate with global authorities, strengthen carrier relationships, and push process improvements to reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update annual DG regulatory engagement strategy.
• Oversee regulatory engagement with global authorities and NGOs.
• Collaborate with regulators to improve safety and expansion.
• Engage with UNECE, US DOT/PHMSA, FAA, ADR, IACO, IMO, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO.
• Coordinate with Public Policy to communicate safety priorities to government.
• Strengthen global carrier relationships for safe DG transport.
• Implement process improvements to reduce risk and enable compliance.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Six Sigma

Lean methodology

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Master's degree

Job description

Description

The Senior Project Manager, Dangerous Goods (DG) Regulatory Engagement is a DG, Storage, and Fire and Chemical Safety subject matter expert (SME) responsible for planning, coordinating and engaging with regulatory bodies and industry to reform and advance regulations. This role leverages partnerships WW (world-wide) to improve, enhance, and innovate DG transport and storage through the use of technology and data, using safety as the key driver to reduce the risk.

Key job responsibilities

• Work with the WW DG Regulatory Engagement Senior Manager, other DG and Storage SME’s, and Leadership to assist in the development and update of an annual engagement strategy, including implementation of strategic initiatives


• Regulatory oversight of existing and new Amazon operations, including opportunities to collaborate with regulators to improve network and facility safety, growth, and expansion; Plan, maintain, and engage as an active member of key global industry trade associations and non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as well as other industry standard setting organizations


• Be active in understanding and involved with the key personnel, including the interworking’s of international DG regulatory bodies of: UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe), US DOT / PHMSA (US Department of Transportation / Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road), IACO (International Civil Aviation Organization) & IMO (International Maritime Organization), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency), ISO (International Standards Organization)


• Work with Amazon Public Policy, coordinating to ensure Amazon message of safety in storage and transportation, yearly priorities, and partnership on risk-based approaches to DG regulation reform is presented to appropriate levels of government and regulatory bodies


• Maintain and strengthen our global carrier relationships by working in partnership with Amazon’s global transportation organization enabling collaboration in the decision-making process for safe transport and storage of DG in all geographies where Amazon operates.


• Ingesting process improvements and assisting in implementing mechanisms at scale to reduce risk


• Collaboration to find resolution(s) using automation/tech to enable compliance throughout the network

A day in the life

This role works cross-functional within an international environment to transform internal Amazon processes through the use of continuous improvement and lessons learned to advance DG Operations (DG Ops), classification, training, selling partner education and outreach, and partnership with each of our carriers. Working in close coordination with the DG Ops and Amazon Classification teams, this role will assist in gaining additional operational efficiencies, including supporting business expansion/growth, through regulatory and strategic engagement with each of the regulatory bodies who oversee Amazon Fulfillment Network (AFN) and other businesses under the Amazon corporate umbrella (such as: Kuiper (Satellites), MGM / Prime Video (Movie / TV Production, PillPack (Pharmacy), Zoox (Self-Driving Taxis), One Medical (Urgent / Elder Care Services), etc.).

About The Team

The Dangerous Goods team ensures the safety of our Customers, associates and carrier partners by delivering innovative solutions to ensure dangerous goods compliance, redefining industry best practices and standards, and safely enabling an ever-changing borderless business model.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent


• 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

Preferred 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


• Experience with Dangerous Goods regulatory development processes for national and international regulatory bodies.

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, IL, Chicago - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

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USA, TX, Austin - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Houston - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10566938