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.

- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree in marketing or business administration

- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.