EHS Special Projects Program Manager

About the role

A Program Manager at Google leads complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish, coordinating stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate progress and deadlines. As the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Special Projects Program Manager, you will direct critical, non-routine safety initiatives across complex and dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify special site-level solutions and scale them into global business unit procedures (BUPs) to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Lead organization through complex transitions for moving sites from construction to operational readiness.
• Perform specialized Job Risk Assessments (JRAs) for non-standard equipment and high-risk activities like energized electrical work (EEW) or confined space entry in new environments.
• Track and trend issues related to agreement performance and create scalable solutions.
• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for ambiguous projects where no clear precedent exists, defining the path forward for "Zero Harm."

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in occupational health and safety, or relevant engineering fields.
• 8 years of experience with safety management in high-hazard environments such as nuclear, semiconductors, oil and gas, chemical, etc.
• 8 years of experience in full lifecycle management, including managing projects from initiation to completion, conducting technical design reviews, and handing over to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) operations.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Experience in strategic program design and scaling.
• Experience in high-impact project execution.
• Experience in leadership and stakeholder influence.

Benefits

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits