Program Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety

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.

As a Program Manager for the Compliance, Safety and Risk Management (CSRM) team, your primary responsibility will be an individual contributor managing all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs for the LPP Data center in Finland. This includes EHS management system implementation, environmental compliance programs and global oversight of subject matter expert topics. You will also provide program leadership and oversight to new EHS initiatives.

Google Data Centers (GDC) makes up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures on the planet. As a member of the CSRM team, you will be responsible for supporting EHS programs including management system implementation, environmental compliance programs and global oversight. You will play a critical part in ensuring all EHS issues are identified and addressed by working collaboratively with a cross-functional team of GDC departments and contractors to protect Google’s interests.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Finland: €76000 - €77500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities:

• Manage EHS programs, environmental permits, and site certifications (ISO 14001, Seveso) to maintain regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Identify and evaluate operational EHS risks, lead mitigation strategies, coordinate incident investigations, and implement measures to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Build trusted relationships with operational leadership and key stakeholders, communicating EHS performance, managing expectations, and providing data to drive effective decision-making.
• Design and execute targeted EHS communication plans tailored to diverse stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and active program participation.
• Partner with global EHS networks and subject matter expert teams to share best practices, exchange lessons learned, and drive regional or global safety initiatives.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 2 years of experience in program or project management
• 2 years of experience in environmental health and safety
• Experience in communicating with Finnish national and local authorities regarding EHS issues, such as permits

Preferred qualifications:

• Credentials from Board of Certified Safety Professionals, NEBOSH or equivalent agency
• Experience working in a data center or other industry
• Knowledge of EHS regulations in Finland; Seveso, ETS, Env regulations, Permits
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence and advise local employees and leadership stakeholders to achieve positive EHS outcomes
• Excellent collaboration, project management, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills