Head of Global EHS

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Global Head of Facilities and Occupational Safety.

You will:

• Set Global Strategy: Own Waymo’s short- and long-term EHS objectives, providing oversight and guidance for all aspects of Waymo’s environmental, health, and safety program.
• Drive Digital Transformation: Act as the global business owner for EHS management software (e.g., Enablon, Cority, or similar), managing its implementation, configuration, and data integrity.
• Lead and Mentor: Manage a team of six direct reports, navigating them through organizational change and growing future leaders through active mentorship and technical guidance.
• Innovate Risk Management: Develop and lead innovative approaches and tools to overcome organizational barriers, introducing new methods to manage EHS risks globally to unlock business growth.
• Govern Metrics & Policy: Own the development of global policies and performance metrics, utilizing EHS software to provide real-time data insights and reports for executive leadership.

You have:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related field; 12+ years of progressive EHS management experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Software Leadership: Proven experience leading the selection, global rollout, and administration of enterprise-level EHS software platforms to drive proactive safety cultures.
• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage medium-to-large teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders by identifying trade-offs and multi-faceted risks.
• Change Management Skills: Experience simplifying complex interfaces between teams or processes to set up an organization for global scalability and growth.
• Regulatory & Industry Presence: Ability to represent Waymo with external authorities and translate business needs into actionable, compliant, and audacious safety initiatives.
• Mission Alignment: A commitment to the Waymo Way, serving as a consistent role model for our behaviors—acting like an owner and staying humble—even in challenging situations.

We prefer:

• Industry Background: Experience in the autonomous vehicle, robotics, aerospace, or high-tech hardware manufacturing sectors.
• Advanced Certification: Professional credentials such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Digital Integration: Experience transitioning an organization from manual/disparate tracking to a centralized, cloud-based EHS management system.
• Global Scope: Prior experience managing EHS programs across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, etc.) and navigating international regulatory frameworks.
• Educational Foundation: Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Business Acumen: Ability to present safety data as a business driver to C-suite executives, demonstrating how safety excellence supports overall operational velocity.

Travel:

• Approximately 25% travel required.