Sr. PM, Business Engagement, WW Social Responsibility
Seattle, WA • Full-time
Posted on October 16, 2024
Description
Join us and support the acceleration of Amazon's long-term worldwide sustainability initiatives. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale, speed, and ability to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and stakeholders to become more sustainable.
Amazon's Social Responsibility program works to embed respect for human rights and the environment throughout Amazon’s entire value chain. We implement company-wide standards and commitments such as our Global Human Rights Principles (GHRP) (https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/people/human-rights/principles) and Supply Chain Standards (SCS) (https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/people/supply-chain) . We seek to continuously improve the tools and processes used in integrating human rights and environmental due diligence across the business.
The Worldwide Social Responsibility (WWSR) team is looking for a Senior Manager, Business Engagement who will manage the team’s partnership with specific business units to develop and execute strategies in support of Amazon's GHRP and SCS. This person will also lead programmatic initiatives that support internal, cross-functional collaboration between businesses and WWSR to accelerate impact.
Key job responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact (Account Manager) for select business teams across Amazon; provide leadership, strategy, and technical direction to Amazon businesses within your account portfolio
Educate business teams on human rights best practices to enable them to effectively implement programs and policies
Advise business teams on key social responsibility issues that might impact sourcing, production or product development plans, and provide risk-based recommendations
Facilitate integration of human rights and environmental due diligence investments in business planning and operations
Find a path forward in difficult situations, and make trade-offs between short-term needs vs. long-term needs
Develop new tools, processes and strategies to support businesses and WWSR develop and integrate human rights due diligence investments
Improve, streamline, and/or eliminates excess processes or controls to drives program efficiencies
About the team
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Mentorship and Career Growth:
We have a career path for you no matter what stage you’re in when you start here. We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
8+ years of experience in business and human rights, social impact, corporate social responsibility, sustainable development, social justice, and/or related field
Experience with multi-stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and collaboration
Track record of working independently and with a diverse set of partners to solve complex, large-scale issues
Experience using written communication skills
Ability to analyze and propose data-driven solutions
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in human rights, law, public policy, engineering, ethics, economics, business, or related field
12+ years of experience in business and human rights, social impact, corporate social responsibility, sustainable development, social justice, and/or related field
Experience applying the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and/or other leading human rights due diligence, and social risk management frameworks
Demonstrated experience using judgment skills and abilities to make decisions quickly
Ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems; identifying customer needs and inventing new and efficient ways to meet those needs
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207,600/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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