Senior Project Manager, Dangerous Goods, Regulatory Engagement

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Project Manager for Dangerous Goods regulatory engagement. This role is critical for planning and influencing DG regulations while leveraging technology to improve safety and compliance. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in regulatory environments and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Employee equity

Sign-on payments

Qualifications

• 6+ years of compliance or risk management experience.
• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulatory processes in the US.
• Certification in Project Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual engagement strategy.
• Audit program compliance and process improvement.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and industry partners.

Skills

Compliance

Risk Management

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Project Manager, Dangerous Goods (DG) Regulatory Engagement is a DG subject matter expert (SME) responsible for planning, coordinating and engaging with regulatory bodies and industry to influence DG regulations. This role leverages partnerships within North America (NA) and WW (world-wide) to improve, enhance, and innovate DG transport 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 Engagement Senior Manager, other DG SME's, and DG leadership to assist in the development and update of an annual engagement strategy, including implementation of the strategy
- Regulatory oversight of existing and new Amazon operations, including opportunities to collaborate with regulators to improve network safety, growth, and expansion; Plan, maintain and engage as an active member of key global industry trade associations and non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- 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)
- Work with Amazon Public Policy, coordinating to ensure Amazon DG message of safety in transportation, yearly priorities, and partnership on risk-based approaches to DG regulations 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 of DG in all geographies where Amazon operates, and all ship modes (e.g., air, ground, sea)
- Audit program compliance
- 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;
- Strategically driving the development of DG training to match high-speed fulfillment needs of the business

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
- Experience with Dangerous Goods regulatory development processes in the US

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 WW 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.

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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.