Senior Program Manager, Dangerous Goods, Regulatory Engagement

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 SMEs 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 interworkings 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 Amazons 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.

- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- 6 years of compliance audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Masters 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.

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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 IL Chicago - 121200.00 - 163900.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 109000.00 - 155400.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 121200.00 - 163900.00 USD annually
USA TX Houston - 121200.00 - 163900.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 121200.00 - 163900.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 121200.00 - 163900.00 USD annually

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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