Global H&S Audit Manager, AWS Health & Safety

Amazon

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Posted September 29, 2026

$133k - $180k

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Job Description

For more than 14 years, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud computing platform.

Key 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
Build and maintain partnerships across Operations, Legal, DCHS, and the SMP team to ensure alignment between audit strategy and business objectives
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 on 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
Share best practices across the global network to drive continuous improvement of organizational H&S performance
Identify and escalate systemic hazards or risks that extend beyond individual audit scope
Travel
Ability to travel approximately 25–35% to support team engagement, stakeholder relationship-building, and periodic audit oversight across global locations
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
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.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Requirements

7+ years of conducting workplace risk investigations experience
Experience managing direct reports
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
CPA, CMA, CISA, CIA or equivalent risk, audit, or compliance credentials
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience working in a customer-facing environment
Experience implementing scalable compliance solutions (technology, procedures, processes, etc.) in a regulated environment
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
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USA, WA, Seattle - 133,300.00 - 180,300.00 USD annually