Senior Safety Program Manager, EU WHS Programs Team
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Amazon scores B on the Alion truth index.
At Amazon, safety is our top priority. We are looking for a Senior WHS Program Manager to own our most complex WHS programs across the EU network. In this role you set program strategy, drive end-to-end delivery of high-impact safety initiatives, and act as the senior program authority others rely on. You translate safety priorities into programs that scale across the network and deliver measurable results.
Key job responsibilities
Own WHS program strategy and drive end-to-end delivery of high-impact safety initiatives across the region.
Act as the senior program authority, setting the approach other program managers follow.
Use data and metrics to steer priorities and drive measurable safety improvements.
Partner with and influence operations, engineering and senior WHS leaders.
Present program strategy, results and risk to senior leadership.
A day in the life
You operate as a senior owner of the WHS program portfolio across the region. Your day mixes setting program strategy with driving the highest-impact initiatives end-to-end - defining scope, aligning stakeholders, and removing blockers. You use data to steer priorities, resolve the hardest program trade-offs, and present strategy and results to senior leadership. You set the approach other program managers follow and coach them on complex delivery.
About the team
The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team plays a crucial role in keeping our people mentally and physically well at work. Our team works with managers, associates and local governments across our sites, ensuring compliance with Amazon's policies and legal regulations, and guaranteeing the safety of our work environments. The team offers a variety of opportunities, from Safety Technicians to Programme Managers. Regardless of your role, you'll contribute to the development and implementation of the safety strategy across the entire network.
Basic qualifications
- Experience in English language communication skills (C1), both written and verbal
- A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level of qualification in-line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
- Practical understanding and application of WHS risk assessment and safety standards.
- Experience owning program strategy and end-to-end delivery, working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams.
- Track record of delivering complex WHS or safety programs across multiple sites or a region.
Preferred qualifications
- Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you.
- Experience with Lean, 5S or Kaizen methodologies and continuous improvement.
- Membership of a professional body in the field of occupational health and safety.
- Experience using data and metrics (including advanced Excel and SQL) to identify gaps and drive improvements.
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
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