Health & Safety Program Lead

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is seeking a Health & Safety Program Lead to establish and manage the health-and-safety technical and governance function. This role will 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, the Lead will build the processes and tools for these programs, mentor a team of Managers, and serve as the technical authority for safety and compliance as the Games approach.

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).

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.

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