Operations Program Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

Our mission is to grow and promote Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to enable everyone to grow in their work and community by delivering an effective and collaborative EHS program that is recognized for its integrity, partnership, and care. Our organization is committed to protecting the physical, emotional, and mental health of our teams through proactive and engaging EHS Programs and Services.

The Global EHS Operations program aims to provide a reliable and scalable EHS service that empowers all stakeholders to achieve a safe, sustainable work environment, regardless of geography or operational differences. Advocate and influence leaders to establish a healthy work environment. Ensure that Google infrastructure complies with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and requirements.

This commitment extends to Environmental Regulatory Compliance and Technical Due Diligence, Occupational Safety Regulatory Compliance, Occupational Health Regulatory Compliance, Contractor Management and EHS Performance Management, Incident Investigations, Design for Safety, New Product Introductions, Consensus Standards, and Assurance.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $132000 - $190000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of EHS programs, which may extend beyond your immediate team, driving impactful operational and technical improvements.
• Anticipate issues, propose solutions, and identify needs to develop or improve EHS Operations tools/processes. Evaluate incident data and track corrective actions.
• Evaluate EHS impact during data center design reviews, equipment, and process changes. Perform EHS risk evaluations and define process controls for new processes.
• Ensure comprehensive AHJ compliance, manage permits/KPIs. Provide site ownership and drive EHS turn-up of new locations with little supervision, demonstrating complete campus EHS ownership.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, managing dependencies. Own site-based EHS decision-making and serve as a recognized subject matter expert in multiple EHS verticals.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
  
• Experience in program management, including planning, executing, and leading the full lifecycle of operational projects.
• Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (e.g., authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) compliance).
• Experience in safety and health protection, including evaluating risk, defining process controls, and developing EHS programs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience communicating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including Federal, State, and Local Authorities, for notifications and permit conformance.
• Experience working in data centers or experience with electrical safety protocols.
• Experience advising, coaching, influencing, and collaborating with employees to achieve positive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) outcomes.
• Advanced skills in collaboration and project management, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills.