Sr Sustainability Specialist WW Sustainability

Amazon is seeking a Sr Sustainability Specialist for its Worldwide Sustainability team in Seattle, WA. The role involves leading cross-functional sustainability initiatives and managing complex projects to drive transformational change. Candidates should have experience in operational efficiency for sustainability programs. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, emphasizing work-life balance, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
Join us at the leading edge of Amazons sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazons long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon were working to be the most customercentric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazons scale speed and ability to build invent and simplify a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally and drive solutions that enable our customers businesses and the world to become more sustainable.
The Strategic Planning & Operations team builds and manages programs that embed sustainability across core business practices and creates mechanisms that accelerate adoption and maintenance of sustainability initiatives. We are looking for a Sr. Sustainability Specialist to lead architect and orchestrate missioncritical enterprisewide initiatives that drive transformational change.
You will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of complex crossfunctional projects that have broad reaching impacts. You will develop and maintain mechanisms aimed at streamlining processes and manage expectations across a wide range of stakeholders including Tech Science Legal Finance and Program.
The ideal candidate would have demonstrated success in developing operationally efficient mechanisms for sustainability programs.
Key job responsibilities
Architect and implement crossprogram initiatives overseeing and evaluating performance against critical benchmarks.
Establish and maintain analytical frameworks to assess adherence and operational efficiency.
Design innovative solutions incorporating automated processes to tackle persistent operational challenges.
Exercise independent judgment to guide internal and external stakeholders towards desired outcomes.
About the team
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture:
Its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled 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 (inclusive diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance:
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.
Bachelors degree
5 years experience in a Program Management role or experience in managing programs in a large scale multigeographical high growth organization. Ideally supporting a sustainability initiative
Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and work crossfunctionally to align and solve shared problems
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to propose complex solutions and explanations in writing.
Ability to understand troubleshoot and describe complex technical processes and issues to nontechnical colleagues.
Experience working with high attention to detail; preparing metrics inputs into reporting to communicate key performance indicators to stakeholders and Sr leadership
MBA or Advanced Degree in a Sustainability domain
PMP certified
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.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Experience:

Senior IC
Key Skills
Program Management,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Industrial Cleaning,Root cause Analysis,OSHA,Project Management,Team Management,EPA,Leadership Experience,EHS,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Sustainability
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 125600 - 207600