Area Manager, EHS Program Operations

Google•Council Bluffs, IA

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About The Position

As an Area Manager, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement across Google's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) operations in the North Central Area of the United States and beyond. You will proactively identify, organize, and lead program activities and stakeholders to deliver impactful business, operational, and technical improvements. You will be responsible for scoping, phasing, and leading ambiguous cross-functional and cross-organizational challenges, ensuring alignment of senior stakeholders across various departments. You will also provide additional support and project management oversight to new and critical EHS initiatives to continue to create and iterate our EHS programs. You will manage a team of EHS Program Managers to ensure a consistent and uniform approach to EHS program implementation across the region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in program or project management.
3 years of experience in leadership roles with/without direct reports.
Experience with environmental health and safety management in a critical environment setting.
Experience liaising with federal, state and local authorities regarding EHS issues.

Nice To Haves

Professional EHS Certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM, REM, WSHO, FSM).
Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
Experience implementing and executing Environmental, Health and Safety management (ISO 45001 or equivalent) including management of EHS compliance for industrial facilities.
Experience managing environmental programs and systems (e.g., ISO 14001 or equivalent, emissions, wastewater).
Track record of delivering complex EHS programs/projects in large multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic plans for the regional EHS portfolio, aligning initiatives with overall corporate goals while effectively managing program budgets and resources.
Ensure strict EHS compliance and uninterrupted regional operations by proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational risks, and providing comprehensive site-level support for existing fleets.
Direct a team of EHS Program Managers to efficiently execute regional systems and projects, overseeing incident investigations and tracking corrective and preventive actions to closure.
Drive a culture of continuous learning and safety by monitoring program performance metrics, identifying areas for operational efficiency, and implementing corrective action plans.
Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advocate safety compliance, and contribute both tactically and strategically to large-scale global and regional EHS focus areas.