Global H&S Audit Manager, AWS Health & Safety

The AWS Health and Safety (H&S) team is a dynamic group essential to AWS’s global growth and compliance. We architect and implement safety programs, manage risk, and ensure compliance across physical data centers, other AWS facilities, and customer enterprises.

• 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 distributed 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 by determining where audit coverage is needed most, particularly in new or evolving parts of the business where safety frameworks may not yet exist.
• Ensure the highest standards for program governance and audit quality, applying broad technical knowledge and sound business judgment to drive organizational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strategic Direction & Program Design: Define 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.
• Partner with the SMP team, DCHS, and HS Legal to ensure audit strategy creates a continuous loop of feedback that drives systemic safety improvements.
• Present audit program performance, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations at MBRs, QBRs, and leadership forums.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the audit program, providing data-driven insights to leadership.
• 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.

Skills

• Proven experience conducting workplace risk investigations.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Preferred certifications: CPA, CMA, CISA, CIA, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
• Experience implementing scalable compliance solutions in a regulated environment.

Benefits

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and parental leave. For more details, visit here.

Pay and Schedule

Base salary range for this position is $133,300.00 - $180,300.00 USD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.