Environmental Compliance Manager (12 months - Fixed Term), EU EAP Field We are seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to ensure environmental regulatory compliance across 15+ Amazon facilities in Germany, Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia. The role focuses on reducing compliance violations, implementing risk mitigation programs, and serving as the environmental subject matter expert for the Middle Europe (MEU) region. It requires technical expertise in environmental regulations, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive measurable improvements in environmental performance. As a key member of the EU Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team, the Manager reports to the Business Environmental Leader for MEU and works closely with operations leadership to execute company environmental procedures and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. The role involves up to 50 percent travel across the listed countries. Key Job Responsibilities Compliance Management Ensure 100 percent compliance with EU directives and country-specific environmental regulations across air emissions, stormwater, waste management, and wastewater discharge programs. Complete and submit all required environmental reports to authorities within regulatory deadlines. Conduct compliance audits at regional facilities. Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations. Risk Assessment and Mitigation Lead environmental risk assessments across facilities using standardized evaluation frameworks. Identify and prioritize environmental risks based on probability and impact. Develop and implement site-specific risk mitigation plans. Stakeholder Management Partner with operations leadership teams at 20+ facilities to integrate environmental compliance into daily operations. Serve as primary liaison with environmental regulatory authorities. Coordinate with Legal team on regulatory inquiries, permit applications, and compliance matters. Continuous Improvement Implement environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001 standards. Identify and scale best practices across facilities, reducing compliance costs. Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex environmental challenges. Develop and deliver environmental training programs that achieve ninety-five percent or greater completion rates. Program Management Manage environmental compliance projects from initiation through completion, meeting scope, timeline, and budget targets. Coordinate permit renewals and modifications across multiple jurisdictions. Oversee environmental data collection and reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain environmental compliance documentation and audit trails. A day in the life Every day will be different. You will visit MEU locations, engage with local teams, and ensure the sites and the business as a whole are set up to deliver effective environmental compliance. You may work with the Legal Team to engage a regulator or help sites provide environmental training. Flexibility is essential as priorities shift daily. About the team The Environmental Assurance and Protection team protects Amazon businesses and supports the needs of our customers by proactively mitigating environmental regulatory risks and protecting the environment. Basic Qualifications English and German written and verbal communication skills, including experience interfacing with Director level leadership. Experience with all Microsoft Office applications. Completed Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, chemical, environmental), environmental science, sustainability, environmental management, natural sciences, or another relevant discipline. Six or more years of compliance, audit or risk management experience. Experience using in-depth knowledge of EU environmental regulations, down to country and local regulations. Experience diving deep with multiple stakeholders (engineering, legal, public policy, procurement, safety) to understand operations processes. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in relevant industries such as law, customer service, investigations, risk, compliance or project management. Experience implementing scalable compliance solutions (technology, procedures, processes, etc.) in a regulated environment. Master’s degree in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or related field of engineering or science study. Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile or equivalent certification. m/w/d Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr