Global H&S Audit Manager, AWS Health & Safety

Key job responsibilities

• Define and own the global H&S audit strategy, including program expansion into new and emerging business lines, and regions
• Lead and mentor a globally dispersed team of auditors across multiple regions, time zones, cultures, and regulatory environments- developing their capability to independently deliver high-quality audits
• Engage with leaders to communicate audit program strategy, risk posture, and safety performance through Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and other forums
• Navigate ambiguity - determine where audit coverage is needed most, particularly in new or evolving parts of the business where safety frameworks may not yet exist
• Insist on the highest standards for program governance and audit quality, applying broad technical knowledge and sound business judgment to drive organizational outcomes

Responsibilities

• Strategic Direction & Program Design
• Define the multi-year audit strategy, including scope, coverage model, and prioritization framework aligned to organizational risk appetite
• Design and implement audit methodologies for new departments, business lines, and operational environments where audit coverage does not yet exist
• Establish audit mechanisms, metrics, and reporting frameworks that inform senior leadership decision-making
• Continuously evaluate and evolve the audit program to reflect changes in the business, regulatory landscape, and emerging risks
• Partner with the SMP team, DCHS, and HS Legal to ensure audit strategy creates a continuous loop of feedback that drives systemic safety improvements
• Senior Leadership Engagement & Governance
• Present audit program performance, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations at MBRs, QBRs, and leadership forums
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to H&S audit assurance
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the audit program, providing data-driven insights leadership
• Influence without authority across a matrixed, global organization to drive accountability for safety outcomes
• Earn trust through proactive engagement to understand business priorities and educate on audit value

Global Team Leadership, Mentorship & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of auditors dispersed across multiple global regions, navigating differences in culture, regulation, language, and working norms
• Provide mentorship and guidance to auditors, helping prioritize the most impactful risks, improve audit quality, and grow professionally
• Build team operating norms that account for time zone challenges, cultural diversity, and regional regulatory nuances
• Provide clarity and direction to the team in ambiguous situations, enabling them to execute with confidence

Program Oversight & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee end-to-end audit program delivery, including resource planning, scheduling, and management of borrowed resources across regions
• Review and quality-assure audit reports, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and alignment with program standards
• Analyze trends in audit outcomes to identify systemic issues and make strategic recommendations for process and system improvements
• Ensure follow-up on audit recommendations and that appropriate corrective action is taken to resolve identified deficiencies
• Identify and escalate systemic hazards or risks that extend beyond individual audit scope
• Share best practices across the global network to drive continuous improvement of organizational H&S performance