Health & Safety Program Lead

LA28 (Web) • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $105,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You will lead LA28's health-and-safety technical and governance function, establishing the programs, systems, and standards that integrate Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental and Public Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety Training and Communication into a single coordinated discipline. Reporting to the VP, Health & Safety, you build the processes and tools that deliver these programs, mentor a team of Managers who operate them day to day, and serve as the technical authority that departments across the organization rely on to remain safe and compliant as the Games approach. The programs and standards you establish define the safety baseline that every LA28 venue and team is expected to meet. Your governance keeps the Games compliant, prepared, and protected from the earliest planning through the closing ceremony.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of health and safety program management, regulatory requirements (Cal-OSHA specifically), and industry practices.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills across multiple technical safety disciplines.
• Ability to solve complex functional problems using an agile, experience-based approach.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience; OR Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience; OR 9+ years of specialized work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a large-scale event or corporate environment.
• Experience developing and implementing health and safety policies from the ground up.
• Professional safety certification (for example, Certified Safety Professional — CSP), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the H&S technical and governance function, spanning Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental and Public Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety Training and Communication.
• Establish and manage the processes, systems, tools, and large projects that deliver H&S programs successfully.
• Manage and mentor a team of direct-report Managers, guiding their work and professional development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical H&S programs, liaising with internal customers and peer leaders across departments.
• Ensure programs meet regulatory requirements, including Cal-OSHA, and reflect current industry practice.
• Solve complex safety problems with an agile, experience-based approach as programs scale toward Games-time.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Benefits

• Ownership of the safety programs that protect everyone across LA28's venues and workforce.
• The chance to establish governance and technical standards that will guide the whole Games.
• Leadership and mentorship of a capable team of safety Managers.
• A collaborative Health & Safety function grounded in trust, standards, and shared purpose.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager