Machine Safety Automation Technical Program Manager

The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) organization builds the next generation of technology-enabled safety solutions, leveraging automation and AI-driven predictive modeling to proactively identify and eliminate machine-related risks across a global network. We seek a Machine Safety Automation Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the development and execution of a multi-year safety automation and intelligence roadmap.

This role shapes how data, engineering, and operations work together to move from reactive incident management to proactive risk prevention at scale. You will define and drive a machine safety automation roadmap that integrates AI-driven insights, engineering systems, and operational execution into scalable solutions. You will operate at the intersection of safety engineering, automation, and operations, translating risk signals into technical strategies that embed safety into Amazon’s systems and infrastructure.

This is a high-impact role where your decisions influence safety outcomes across Amazon’s global network, spanning automation systems, equipment design, and operational execution

Key job responsibilities Manages and drives the machine safety automation strategy by developing and executing a multi-year roadmap that integrates AI-driven insights, engineering systems, and operational execution to proactively reduce machine-related risk across the network. Leads the development of machine incident intelligence and predictive risk models that enable a shift from reactive analysis to proactive hazard detection, prioritization, and intervention. Operates at the center of complex cross-functional programs, partnering with safety, engineering, and operations teams to translate machine risk insights into scalable technical solutions, standards, and deployment models. Drives stakeholder alignment, manages program execution, and ensures delivery from concept through pilot readiness, validation, and full-scale deployment. Establishes governance mechanisms that provide visibility into program health and prevention-through-design execution, including tracking risk identification, mitigation actions, and closure effectiveness alongside safety outcomes such as Machine Recordable Injury Rate (RIR) and Serious Injury Rate (SIR). Defines and tracks success metrics to enable data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across programs. Partners closely with hardware, software, and automation engineering teams to ensure safety is designed into systems from the outset. Influences technical design decisions, identifies operational and engineering risks early, and drives mitigation strategies across multiple stakeholders. Builds and scales reusable mechanisms—including frameworks, standards, and processes—that embed safety into automation programs, enabling consistent execution and long-term scalability across regions and business units.

A day in the life This role is primarily focused on scaling machine safety through automation, data, and engineering execution. You will begin your week analyzing network-level safety trends and AI-driven insights to identify emerging risks and prioritize intervention opportunities.

You will partner with engineering and operations leaders to align on automation initiatives, translating safety requirements into technical specifications and scalable deployment plans. Throughout the week, you will lead program reviews, manage cross-functional execution, and ensure milestones are tracked across multiple workstreams.

You will also work closely with hardware and software engineering teams to validate system safety, reliability, and operational readiness, while shaping long-term strategy through roadmap planning and executive updates. At times, you will step into ambiguous or high-visibility escalations where decisions have network-wide impact.

About the team Our mission is to pioneer innovative safety solutions that protect people and enable operational excellence through data-driven engineering, advanced analytics, and automation technology. Our vision is to establish the industry- leading benchmark for workplace health and safety, where engineering excellence and human-centered design ensure that every person goes home safely, every day. Reducing machine-related injuries requires a shift from reactive interventions to Prevention Through Design (PtD)—engineering hazards out of equipment during design and specification and ensuring those controls are consistently implemented across the network.

To support this transformation, and to reflect the organization’s evolving scope, the team is transitioning to a structure composed of Hardware Safety Engineers, Product Development Engineers, Functional Safety Engineers, and Technical Program Managers.

This role partners closely with senior leaders across WHS, Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to deliver scalable, machine safety solutions across the global network. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of technical product or program management experience - 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience - 3+ years of software development experience - 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience - Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules - Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Experience working with engineering teams (hardware, software, or automation) on complex technical programs - Experience leveraging AI technologies to elevate data analysis, accelerate automation deployment, or scale technical mechanisms across large systems. Preferred Qualifications: - 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience - Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules - Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership - Master’s degree preferred - Mechanical, Structural, Electrical or Industrial Engineer - CSME or other functional safety certification

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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.

USA, TN, Nashville - 141,300.00 - 191,100.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, Bellevue - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually