Program Manager, Safety

Entergy • Little Rock, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

All members of Entergy’s safety function will be expected to own safety, work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. The program manager will be expected to lead, develop, manage and improve assigned safety and occupational health programs. There will be regular opportunities to demonstrate skills in change management, contract management and communications. This position will also be required to present to leadership the health of the program they are responsible for, and any deficiencies identified along with sustainable solutions to prevent future issues. It will be expected that the program manager engages with and advises more junior safety professionals to support their growth and build bench strength within the safety function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 6 years relevant work experience.
• 7+ years relevant experience with minimum of 4 years in safety and demonstrated experience leading programs or initiatives.
• Thorough understanding of applicable OSHA regulations and industry guidelines.
• Experience working within safety and occupational health management systems.
• Experience with change management and project management.
• Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners in a professional manner.
• Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five Whys, etc.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends utilizing tools such as MS Excel, PowerBi, SAS,etc.
• Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.
• ASP/CSP/SMS/CUSP/CIH or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation, maintenance, and validation of assigned safety and occupational health management system components.
• Manage revision process, stakeholder groups, external vendors, and platforms for assigned management system components.
• Liaise with and support business unit safety and operational leadership to lead and influence continuous improvement across Entergy.
• Manage assigned programs through data review, feedback and observations and perform revisions as needed (PDCA).
• Manage applicable processes, resources and contracts associated with safety programs.
• Lead and/or participate in internal and external special project teams with the purpose of continuous improvement.
• Support and encourage the growth and development of safety professionals across the organization through coaching and mentorship.
• Lead field visits seeking to understand and assess the health of assigned programs.
• Engage, develop and maintain relationships with external partners, organizations and memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees