Principal, Transportation Risk Management, Global Road Safety
About The Position
Global Road Safety is seeking a Principal, Transportation Risk Management to own the identification, assessment, and mitigation of all factors contributing to transportation risk across Amazon's global transportation system. This is an individual contributor role responsible for developing end-to-end solutions that address the full spectrum of transportation risk, and owning the Safety Management System (SMS) that governs how risk is identified, measured, controlled, and continuously improved. You will develop both programmatic and technical solutions that proactively identify emerging risks and drive mitigation at scale. Operating at the intersection of safety science, data analytics, and AI-driven innovation, you will build the frameworks and mechanisms that ensure transportation risk is systematically managed across all modes and geographies. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role requiring a leader who can think big, influence across organizational boundaries, and translate complex risk into actionable strategies and scalable systems.
Requirements
- 10+ years of risk management, audit, legal, compliance, operations, or a similar discipline experience
- Experience with specific knowledge of human resource theory, functions and practice, performance appraisal systems and staff development
- Experience in using statistical analysis to identify issues or opportunities for improvement
- Experience influencing at all levels within an organization, particularly at the executive level
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Science, Risk Management, or Engineering
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or PhD in Human Factors, Safety Science, Risk Management, or a related discipline
- Hands-on experience applying AI/ML tools to safety or risk problems (e.g., predictive analytics, NLP for incident analysis, computer vision)
- Certification in SMS (e.g., SMS Pro, ICAO SMS) or risk management (e.g., ISO 31000, ARM, CRMA)
- Experience in fleet safety, last-mile delivery, or heavy vehicle transportation environments
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions (DOT, DVSA, EU Mobility Package, NHVR)
- Published research or thought leadership in transportation risk, fatigue science, or human factors
- Experience building and leading cross-functional programs in a high-growth, ambiguous environment
Responsibilities
- Own the global transportation risk strategy, identifying systemic risks and developing mitigation roadmaps that balance operational velocity with safety outcomes.
- Serve as the enterprise SME for human factors and fatigue risk management, establishing standards, policies, and intervention frameworks grounded in scientific evidence.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve Safety Management Systems (SMS) aligned with industry best practices (e.g., ICAO SMS, ISO 39001, ANSI Z10).
- Leverage AI/ML and advanced data analytics to identify emerging risk patterns, predict incidents, and optimize resource allocation for risk reduction.
- Develop and scale both programmatic solutions (policies, training, behavioral programs) and technical solutions (technology interventions, engineering controls) across global operations.
- Build and maintain risk quantification models to measure residual risk, program effectiveness, and return on safety investment.
- Influence VP+ leadership through data-driven narratives, white papers, and risk briefings that drive resource allocation and strategic decision-making.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Public Policy to embed risk management principles into new program launches and fleet expansion.
- Establish mechanisms to monitor regulatory trends and industry developments in transportation safety, proactively adapting Amazon's risk posture.
Benefits
- 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
- parental leave
- sign-on payments
- restricted stock units (RSUs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
