Area Environment Health Safety Program Manager, Data Center Construction
Summary
Oversee environmental, health, and safety programs for Google’s data center construction in India, coordinating contractors and mitigating risks across APAC.
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.
As an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Operations Program Manager, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement across Google's EHS operations in the APAC region. You will proactively identify, organize, and lead program activities and stakeholders to deliver impactful business, operational, and technical improvements. You will be responsible for scoping, phasing, and leading ambiguous cross-functional and cross-organizational issues, ensuring alignment of stakeholders across various departments.
- Take ownership of the EHS programs for data center construction in India and other areas in APAC as needed and be an EHS advisor to Google stakeholders.
- Work with developers and contractors to align our EHS values and expectations to deliver the projects safely.
- Identify and mitigate environmental and safety risks at construction sites, and the transition from design to construction to operational activities.
- Conduct assessments of existing EHS programs to ensure alignment with our regional strategy, including analyzing EHS business risks and identifying, describing, and estimating efficiencies to be gained through established programs.
- Lead the development and ownership of the EHS program for construction oversight and data collection up until Operational/Facility Ready (FR) delivery.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program or project management.
- 5 years of experience with managing environmental health and safety programs.
- Experience with environmental and safety compliance.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, EHS, Architecture, Construction management, or related field.
- Certification from Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Thailand Safety and Health Officer Certifications, NEBOSH or equivalent agency.
- 15 years of construction or equivalent industry EHS related experience.
- Experience in a construction/high-tech environment.
- Knowledge of local EHS legislations around construction.
- Ability to communicate in Hindi fluently to support client relationship management in this region.