Sr. Risk Manager, TRC DOT Programs - Amazon

Description The TRC Department of Transportation (DOT) team is seeking a high performing Senior Risk Manager to support Amazon regulated transportation programs in a rapidly growing and complex global environment. The Senior Risk Manager will work closely with technology teams, compliance leads and business partners to develop mechanisms and program controls to meet regulatory requirements and reduce risk for Amazon's over the road operations worldwide. The ideal candidate will be an analytical leader who demonstrates high judgment and experience with complex regulatory frameworks and enforcement programs. The individual will have strong communication skills and ability to support cross-functional stakeholder groups across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate takes initiative and drives efficiencies across their portfolio, demonstrates ownership and independence in developing and delivering goals, and remains agile in managing change. Key job responsibilities - Develop and maintain mechanisms that support Amazon's motor carrier operating authorities. - Build relationships with internal TRC and transportation business teams and support cross-functional mechanisms that support timely regulatory filings and reports. - Deliver regulatory guidance to Amazon transportation businesses and internal stakeholders to support compliance with DOT regulations and policies. - Succinctly convey complex problems in easy to digest terms for all stakeholders, using data to support your analysis and conclusions. - Deliver strategies to improve our compliance programs that consider and balance stakeholder deliverables and critical path items. - Communicate clearly and succinctly (writing and verbal) to a wide variety of audiences and business leadership. - Demonstrable excellent communication skills (written and verbal). A day in the life - Apply DOT knowledge to business planning, escalations, external and internal audits and monitoring, risk assessments, roadside inspections, and associated compliance initiatives. - Research relevant government legislation, regulations, and guidance (e.g. FMCSA, FAA, etc.) to build subject matter expertise and improve program policies. - Support legal, regulatory, and law enforcement inquiries relating to our transportation programs. - Develop standard operating procedures to support growth of our compliance program and regulated businesses. - Build and maintain program performance and compliance metrics and provide written compliance narratives for compliance and business leaders to support continuous improvement and planning. - Scale transportation knowledge, mechanisms, and learnings cross-functionally through training and development of new or improved compliance resources. About the team Transportation Risk Compliance (TRC) protects all of Amazon's transportation businesses, implementing scalable risk management solutions to enable business growth. The DOT Program team supports Amazon regulated transportation businesses in managing our motor carrier authority, understanding and evaluating risk, and enhancing our regulatory compliance programs. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Arlington, VA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Seattle, WA, USA Basic Qualifications - 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level - Bachelor's degree or equivalent Preferred Qualifications - Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification - Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent - Master's degree or equivalent Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.