About this role
About the Role Amazon's Global Road Safety (GRS) organization seeks a seasoned, high-judgment leader to drive external engagement for on‑road safety performance across worldwide delivery and transportation operations. This high-visibility role sits at the intersection of safety operations, public affairs, and strategic communications, reporting to Amazon's Global Road Safety leader. What You'll Do
- Build, lead, and develop a team of engagement and communications professionals, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of ownership, high standards, and continuous learning.
- Develop and execute a worldwide strategy to proactively share Amazon's on-road safety performance, innovations (e.g., advanced driver-assistance systems, collision avoidance technology, telematics, driver training programs), and outcomes with media, industry groups, policymakers, and the public.
- Position Amazon as a global leader in commercial fleet safety through earned media, published research, keynote presentations, and executive thought leadership.
- Translate complex safety data, such as collision rates, incident trends, and technology adoption metrics into accessible, persuasive narratives for diverse audiences, from legislative briefings to press releases to global safety conferences.
- Identify, shape, and advocate for public policies that improve road safety for commercial drivers and the general public worldwide.
- Partner with Public Policy to best represent Amazon in rulemaking proceedings, public consultations, industry working groups, and legislative forums. Provide clear, confident guidance in situations of high ambiguity.
- Forge and sustain alliances with road safety advocacy organizations, academic institutions, industry associations, think tanks, and peer companies to advance shared safety objectives.
- Lead and participate in multi-stakeholder initiatives that accelerate best-practice adoption across the commercial fleet industry.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for joint research, data sharing, and co-investment in road safety outcomes.
- Partner with Amazon's Safety and Operations teams to ensure external engagement is rooted in operational reality and data integrity.
- Coordinate with Public Relations, Legal, and Public Policy to align messaging across geographies and business units — ensuring consistency and leveraging the experiences of the broader team.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to senior Amazon leaders on road safety matters, including both proactive opportunities and reactive/issues management scenarios.
- Define success metrics for external safety engagement — media sentiment, policy outcomes, coalition growth, brand perception — and report progress to senior leadership.
- Continuously refine strategy based on data, stakeholder feedback, and evolving industry dynamics. What We're Looking For
- Proven senior leader with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams in external engagement, safety operations, policy, and communications.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust with regulators, legislators, media, NGOs, and academic institutions across geographies.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills; ability to translate safety data into persuasive narratives for diverse audiences.
- Cross-functional collaborator with experience working with Safety, Operations, Legal, Public Policy, and Public Relations.
- Bias for action, strategic thinker, transparent leadership, and the ability to shape a global safety narrative.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and navigating regulatory landscapes across multiple geographies.
- Experience with safety technology and data-driven programs is a plus, including familiarity with innovations like ADAS, telematics, and driver training. Nice to Have
- Experience with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), collision avoidance technology, telematics, and driver training programs.
- Experience participating in multi-stakeholder coalitions and joint research.
- Global public policy experience and ability to influence rulemaking and industry standards. Compensation & Benefits
- Amazon Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; Maternity and Parental Leave Options; Paid Time Off (PTO); 401(k) Plan.
- Benefits can vary by location and employment status. Specific salary details were not disclosed in the post.