In this role, you'll lead a critical strategic initiative, spearheading a large scale mechanism to drive awareness, advocacy and implementation of legislation, regulation and standard development within the hardware compliance industry. We are looking for someone who brings a unique combination of depth understanding and experience in applying technical standards in consumer electronics. Have a strong grasp of regulatory affairs in US and EU and can effectively program manage the execution of new rules and regulation. Your technical expertise in compliance engineering, combined with your strong program management skills, will ensure our products meet evolving regulatory landscapes.
Key job responsibilities
* Proactively monitor emerging regulatory trends and identify potential impacts on our product lines.
* Develop and manage comprehensive programs to address new rules and regulations, translating complex legal and technical requirements into actionable plans for the team.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, product development, legal, and public policy to ensure alignment and smooth implementation of compliance programs.
* Build and maintain relationships with industry associations, regulatory bodies, and standards development organizations to stay informed and potentially influence new regulations.
* Deliver in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, while demonstrating leadership, technical competence, and strong communication skills.
* Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of compliance programs and identify areas for improvement.
* Develop and document processes to continually improve efficiency and reduce complexity in operations.
About the team
You will be part of the Hardware Compliance Engineering team responsible for compliance and international approval of Amazon consumer devices. We do this by leveraging our global diverse foundation of subject matter experts and robust processes and mechanisms. Come be a part of the team with the mission to enable safe and compliant products to customers worldwide.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent.
- Experience navigating the lifecycle of a new regulation from proposal to legislation and advocacy to passed law.
- Experience with regulatory affairs within the hardware industry.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Strong understanding of hardware product development and regulatory compliance processes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing at VP level.
- Proficiency with business applications (ex: Word, Excel, etc.) and cloud-based collaboration tools (ex: Confluence, JIRA).
- Passion for innovation and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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.