Senior Project Manager, Dangerous Goods, Regulatory Engagement

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Dangerous Goods regulatory engagement. This role is pivotal in influencing DG regulations through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. You will work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and enhancing safety across Amazon's global operations. Your expertise in compliance management and risk assessment will drive process improvements and regulatory oversight, making a significant impact on safety and operational efficiency. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to redefining industry standards and ensuring safe transport of dangerous goods.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management.
• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulatory processes in the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual engagement strategy for DG regulations.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies to improve network safety.

Skills

Compliance Management

Audit Experience

Risk Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Lean Principles

Six Sigma

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Dangerous Goods, Regulatory Engagement

Job ID: 2952765 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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.

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.

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