Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Global Road Safety’s mission is to “lead the world’s safest transportation network, protecting the lives of people on road everywhere”. Global Road Safety (GRS) covers all miles and all business units in all countries (22 total) where Amazon conducts on-road operations. The Risk Manager II, Technology & Innovation role has a Global scope responsible for driving the implementation of innovative technology solutions to enhance people, vehicle & infrastructure safety impacting all surface transportation modes across Amazon's global operations. You will collaborate with external/internal partners, vendors, and subject matter experts to leverage leading technologies and best practices in road safety. You will also partner with academia, international organizations and NGO's to develop customized solutions not available in the market. This role serves as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders fostering collaboration ensuring seamless integration of safety initiatives and focus.
Key job responsibilities
1. Risk Management
- Manage specific risk programs and projects within defined risk strategies
- Work independently on assigned areas, seeking guidance when necessary
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., service providers, regulators)
- Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in assigned risk areas
2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Apply and implement risk assessment and mitigation methodologies
- Assist in overseeing control and audit processes, including testing effectiveness
- Identify and escalate potential risks that exceed tolerance levels
- Contribute to gap analysis in risk assessment methodologies
3. Analysis and Reporting
- Conduct risk assessments at product and program levels
- Measure and test processes and controls to inform risk assessments
- Prepare and contribute to risk-related documentation (e.g., narratives, risk assessments)
- Identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned risk programs
4. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work with internal partners (e.g., engineering, Legal) to address risk-related issues
- Educate team members on risk and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to the definition of program controls for relevant teams
- Assist in managing relationships with external stakeholders
5. Project Support
- Support product and service launches by assessing and mitigating risks
- Manage schedules for assigned risk mitigation projects
- Identify and help clear obstacles in project implementation
- Contribute to post-launch support plans for controls
6. Communication and Training
- Assist in developing and delivering risk management training
- Communicate effectively about risk-related matters with various stakeholders
- Contribute to program documentation and reporting
7. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance risk management processes
- Recommend improvements to current controls or suggest new ones
- Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes
- Contribute to the ongoing development of risk management practices
8. Team Collaboration
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to collective problem-solving
- Assist in recruitment efforts by participating in interviews when needed
9. Technology Evaluation:
- Continuously evaluate and assess emerging technologies, such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and safety monitoring solutions, for potential adoption.
- Act as a liaison with global tech teams, fostering collaboration.
- Develop strategies for the integration of new technologies into Amazon's operations.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
Global Road Safety leads the world's safest transportation network, protecting lives of people on road everywhere. Using a data-driven approach, Global Road Safety fosters the safe mobility of our drivers, partners, community members and other vulnerable road users. We align all on-road standards and procedures globally and think creatively about safety, inventing for customers and the community. As a responsible global community member, we improve global transportation safety culture by influencing internal and external stakeholders to create a safer and more sustainable transportation system.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field
- Written and verbal communication skills, experience preparing and delivering presentations to various stakeholders. Experience effectively communicating complex risk concepts to non-technical audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Basic data analysis capabilities.
- 2+ Years of Risk Management and the application of Risk Assessment and Mitigation Methodologies
- 2+ Years of Risk and Hazard Identification Methodologies
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work,