Global EH&S and Crisis Management Manager

Job Summary

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. This role is ideal for someone passionate about workplace safety, regulatory compliance, employee preparedness, and making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global EH&S function, including program strategy, standards, policies, and day-to-day execution.
• Oversee compliance with applicable EH&S regulations and workplace safety requirements, including OSHA regulations and coordination with regional or local requirements as needed.
• Drive workplace safety programs, including hazard identification, risk assessments, inspections, incident reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversee and continuously improve the company’s ergonomics program, including assessments, employee guidance, workstation improvements, and prevention-focused initiatives.
• Develop and maintain global site-specific emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, shelter-in-place guidance, medical response considerations, and local emergency protocols.
• Own and manage the People team crisis management program, while supporting the development and maintenance of other crisis management plans across the organization as needed.
• Plan and lead emergency preparedness activities such as fire evacuations, executive safety drills, first aid training, and other readiness exercises across office locations.
• Develop and maintain EH&S and crisis management training, awareness materials, and communications to strengthen employee preparedness and program engagement.
• Track program metrics, audit findings, incident trends, and corrective actions, and provide regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Manage external vendors, consultants, and tools that support EH&S compliance, training, ergonomics, emergency response, and crisis readiness.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to strengthen workplace safety, compliance, resilience, and employee experience globally.
• Manage the operational response to crisis events affecting employees, offices, or workplace operations, ensuring timely decision-making, coordination, communication, and follow through.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental, health, and safety, occupational safety, emergency management, crisis management, or a related field.
• Experience leading or managing EH&S programs globally.
• Familiarity with EH&S, emergency response, or crisis management tools and platforms, and ability to evaluate, implement, or manage new systems as program needs evolve.
• Strong working knowledge of workplace safety regulations, OSHA requirements, risk assessments, inspections, incident management, and corrective action processes.
• Experience developing or managing emergency response plans, crisis management programs, or workplace preparedness initiatives.
• Experience leading drills, exercises, or training programs related to emergency response, evacuations, first aid, or workplace safety.
• Experience managing cross-functional programs and influencing stakeholders across a global organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing policies, training materials, and leadership updates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be on-site 3+ days/week and flexible in supporting after-hours escalations when needed.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Experience with ergonomics, workplace injury prevention, and employee safety program design.
• Passion for workplace innovation, people-centric design, and elevating employee experiences.
• Ability to remain calm, proactive, and adaptable in fast-changing or high-pressure environments.
• Serve as a role model for ethical business conduct, positive energy, and collaborative teamwork, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and career support.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, ISO 45001/14001 training, CBCP, or FEMA ICS/NIMS coursework are a plus.
• Ability to perform site safety activities that may require walking office floors, climbing stairs, and occasionally lifting or moving items related to workplace safety or emergency response.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.