Job Description
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for high-potential, flexible, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals to join the Worldwide Ergonomics and Safety Experience (WESE) Global Ergonomics Risk Programs team. Are you ready to drive high-visibility, strategic, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) risk reduction programs as well as leverage Lean methodologies to lead process improvement initiatives? We are expanding our team and looking for a talented Senior Ergonomist/Principal Program Manager for our field ergonomics team which support our businesses across the globe. We are looking for a motivated, organized self-starter to join as a Principal Program Manager for the Global Job Rotations Expansion Strategy and Global Ergonomics Partnerships. In this role you will provide technical expertise by applying a variety of scientific techniques, standardized assessments and problem-solving skills to drive innovative solutions for musculoskeletal disorders and optimize performance.
The Principal Program Manager will be part of the global ergonomics team to foster a global ergonomics partnership and support job rotations for associates across the globe. This Principal Program Manager will be accountable for multiple VP and Director goals, and will need to work closely with senior leaders in the WHS as well as key partner organizations (e.g., Operations, ACES, AFT, Finance, Legal and Procurement) to ensure success. The Principal Program Manager will own job rotations, partnership programs and mechanisms used by operations teams. The Principal Program Manager will help own and launch Job Rotations for safety in multiple BUs across the globe. The Principal Program Manager also will support in establishing partnerships and work closely with senior leaders to manage MSD risk reduction projects and programs.
Key job responsibilities
You will be successful in this role if you:
1) have demonstrated project ownership that is associate safety related.
2) seek long-term innovative solutions that allow the program to scale.
3) can generate excitement and keep momentum.
4) clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing, to drive buy-in and adoption across a diverse group of stakeholders with competing priorities.
We are seeking a bar-raising candidate who will be able to:
• manage and deliver results on complex projects across multiple organizations.
• map business requirements, understand business process, study and analyse workflows.
• use a variety of ergonomic tools and methods to assess and quantify risk both pre- and post-intervention.
• develop or implement research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
• teach and facilitate training to operations and support teams.
• analyse metrics and behaviours to draw key business insights.
• close the feedback loop between Job Rotations users and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive job rotation compliance.
• operate and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• be available to travel up to 50% of the time.
• manage components of the MSD risk reduction projects through visibility across functional partners developing MSD interventions.
• use knowledge and experience in Amazon warehouse operations/industry as well as excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills, to support the Global Ergonomics Risk Programs team.
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!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years experience of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 10 years experience of program or project management experience
- Experience managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Bachelor’s degree in ergonomics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related fields with an emphasis in physical ergonomics/occupational biomechanics.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Worldwide, Flexible hours,