Head of Global EHS

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. 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. The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the