Position summary

Google is hiring an EHS Operations Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary Environmental, Health and Safety programs from start to finish, working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage schedules, identify risks, and communicate across cross-functional partners. You will manage EHS programs independently to ensure a safe and compliant workplace with a focus on continuous improvement, often across offices, time zones, and hemispheres.

Why this role matters

Google’s data center and operational footprint depends on rigorous environmental and safety compliance. This role keeps sites compliant with environmental regulations, permits, and ISO 14001, while identifying and mitigating operational EHS risks that could affect the business.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver program communications by designing predictable communication plans with stakeholders, including targeted communications by stakeholder type.
• Manage EHS programs independently to ensure a safe and compliant workplace and continuous improvement.
• Maintain certifications by driving the implementation and active maintenance of the site’s ISO 14001 and other certification and management systems.
• Manage EHS risk by identifying and evaluating operational risks, analyzing risk scenarios for business impact, and designing and leading mitigation programs.
• Collaborate globally with EHS colleagues by sharing good practices and lessons learned, working in subject-matter-expert teams, and driving regional or global improvements.

Team and stakeholders

You will work with program stakeholders and cross-functional partners across the company, and collaborate with EHS colleagues globally in subject-matter-expert teams.

Key details

This is a role based in London, with projects that often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres.

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with EHS regulations in England, ETS, environmental regulations, and permits.
• Experience coordinating incident investigations, analyzing incident reports involving work-related injuries and illnesses, and recommending measures to prevent recurrence.

Preferred

• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience communicating with English National and Local Authorities regarding EHS issues.
• Experience in the data center or other technical industry.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and advise local employees and leadership stakeholders to achieve positive EHS outcomes.
• Ability to maintain environmental permits/programs for compliance, monitor and track performance, and implement corrective action plans.
• Excellent collaboration, project management, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.