EHS Program Manager, Eastern US

Cisco•Cary, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cisco’s Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) organization helps make Cisco safe for today and tomorrow by enabling strong EHS performance and regulatory compliance across our offices, labs, and operational sites. The Global EHS team partners closely with Workplace Resources, stakeholder organizations, and regional leadership to reduce risk and strengthen our safety culture. We are proactive, data-driven, collaborative, and our talented team thrives in a fast-paced, international hybrid work model. Our team is focusing on integration of AI to accelerate safety outcomes, making us a leader in the tech industry. Our team ensures that as Cisco grows, we do so safely. As the Eastern US EHS Program Manager, you will act as the bridge between the Global EHS team and regional partners, ensuring compliance across high-impact locations like Research Triangle Park (RTP) and the Eastern corridor. You will lead regional compliance efforts and implement standardized EHS procedures to mitigate operational risks in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role means improved AMER regional performance, working cross functionally to deliver timely and effective closure of compliance gaps, and measurable progress in reducing the likelihood of serious injury, illness, or non-compliance. You will use EHS data and systems to draw insights and accelerate data-driven decision-making using AI-augmented tools. This role is critical to maintaining Cisco’s reputation as a safe, inclusive, and compliant global technology leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health, or a related technical field.
3-5 years of experience managing EHS programs within a large-scale corporate or industrial environment.
Direct experience managing hazardous waste programs and occupational health and safety compliance.
Proven track record of navigating EHS regulatory requirements specifically within North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Georgia, or Texas.
Demonstrated experience in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 management system auditor credentials.
Familiarity with AI tools, Agile, or Lean methodologies to streamline status reporting and project validation.
Strong customer relationship management skills with the ability to influence positive safety outcomes across diverse business units.
Highly organized and proactive management style with the ability to lead complex projects in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

Act as the bridge between the Global EHS team and regional partners, ensuring compliance across high-impact locations like Research Triangle Park (RTP) and the Eastern corridor.
Lead regional compliance efforts and implement standardized EHS procedures to mitigate operational risks in a fast-paced environment.
Use EHS data and systems to draw insights and accelerate data-driven decision-making using AI-augmented tools.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)