Sr. Program Manager, Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Operational Excellence (OpEx)

Amazon•Nashville, TN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amazon Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Operational Excellence (OpEx) is looking for a Program Manager (PM) to drive continuous improvement safety projects. If you are a problem solver with skills in program management and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply. Amazon remains committed to becoming the global benchmark for safety excellence and places the highest value on safety in all planning and decision-making so leaders and associates work safe, have fun, and make history. We are actively seeking an experienced PM with a strong background in planning and leading safety initiatives that align with long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive project management experience, combined with deep analytical capabilities and a keen sense of innovation, to lead complex projects from conception to completion. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive communication skills are essential. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in transforming visions into actionable plans and guiding those plans to fruition. In this role, you will be responsible for program strategies, including the development and execution of detailed project roadmaps. You will work closely with various internal teams and stakeholders, harmonizing different perspectives and ensuring cohesive efforts towards common goals. Some travel may be required (no more than 25%).

Requirements

5+ years of program or project management experience
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

2+ years of driving process improvements experience
Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
Knowledge of general AI tools
Experience designing, implementing, and scaling upskilling, apprenticeship, or workforce development programs across large-scale operations or corporate environments, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions
PMP certificate

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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
sign-on payments
restricted stock units (RSUs)
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