At Amazon, we strive to be Earth's best employer. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. As a member of our Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team, you will have an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to that goal and grow a safe environment for our customers and employees.

The WHS Worldwide Ergonomics and Safety Experience (WESE) team is seeking an experienced Rewards and Recognition Sr. Program Manager to develop a comprehensive global rewards and recognition program that celebrates the achievements and contributions of safety professionals within the organization. This individual will be energized to design a global program showcasing our commitment to safety in every environment, community, and geography where Amazon and our partners have a presence. This role is critical in motivating and acknowledging the contributions of our safety teams, fostering a culture of excellence, and promoting a generative safety culture across our organization.

The ideal candidate will have experience building recognition programs preferably within Safety or Operations. They will have experience aligning stakeholders to a shared vision, experience implementing and sustaining global programs for field professionals.


Key job responsibilities
• Strategy and Program Development: Develop and execute a strategic rewards and recognition roadmap tailored to the unique needs and objectives of the organization.
• Program Deployment: Lead the integration and implementation of Amazon’s HOP program, procedures and trainings in the field
• Communication and Engagement: Drive awareness and commitment to rewards and recognition initiatives through effective communication strategies, ensuring high levels of leadership and associate engagement and participation.
• Project Management: Manage projects within defined timelines and budgets, anticipate project risks and proactively propose mitigation strategies, and communicate project updates to leadership
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration: Collaborate with various cross-functionals teams including operations, and vendor partners to drive alignment, adoption, project milestones and deliverables
• Measurement: Define objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards and success measures to guide implementation and monitor progress
• Thought Leadership: Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and advancements in the field, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovative solutions and continuous improvement


A day in the life
As the Manager of Rewards & Recognition, your day is a dynamic blend of strategic planning and hands-on execution. You'll lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative recognition programs while building alignment and leading the pilot and implementation. From developing comprehensive strategies to fostering employee engagement and managing cross-functional collaborations, you'll be the driving force behind elevating workplace satisfaction and safety standards.