Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Program Manager

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Program Manager.  

As an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Program Manager the work you do will drive the prevention of incidents and illnesses through the development, improvement, and implementation of EHS processes and programs including high-risk-activity management, emergency response, and EHS standards and procedures. You will work to ensure that a safe and healthy working environment is achieved by identifying risks and unsafe practices, implementing controls to mitigate risk, monitoring performance, and compliance with Microsoft standards and applicable regulations. This opportunity will allow you to have a key role in ensuring the safe delivery of core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft, develop your career and achieve your goals as an EHS professional, and be part of our world class Global Environmental, Health, and Safety Team.  

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As an EHS Program Manager you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure comprises a large global portfolio of over 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

• This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ
• Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates are required to ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. 
• This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 50%. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

Responsibilities

As an EHS Program Manager you will have the opportunity to positively influence the Operations and Construction Teams supporting Microsoft’s key services within Microsoft Datacenters. You will be responsible for providing EHS Program development, support, and leadership by: 

• Identifying and assessing EHS risks and developing and deploying standardized programs, procedures and tools to mitigate risk. 

• Developing written EHS programs, procedures, and documentation to support effective implementation of a comprehensive EHS Management System. 

• Tracking, analyzing and communicating EHS performance metrics to drive action, accountability and continuous improvement. 

• Implementing a comprehensive EHS verification and validation program, and conducting EHS inspections/assessments/audits to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards. 

• Coordinating with stakeholders to continually improve programs and processes by developing new and innovative solutions and maintaining  relationships with stakeholders. 

• Creating and delivering training on EHS requirements and best practices 

• Developing and implementing a communication framework to educate and build internal awareness of EHS and to improve Safety Culture 

• Monitoring, interpreting and communicating summaries of standards and regulatory requirements to assure compliance and proactive management of risk. 

• Administering industrial hygiene exposure assessment and monitoring programs. 

• Supporting incident investigations and root cause analyses, so that corrective and preventive actions can be identi