EH&S Program Manager

EH&S Program Manager

Okta's most precious resource is our people, and we are committed to their health and safety. We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to build a best in class global health and safety (H&S) program. Okta is growing at an accelerated pace and we need a health and safety professional who can develop, implement, and drive effective, scalable solutions that keep our people safe wherever they choose to work.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading innovative global health and safety programs, be effective at building relationships, influencing and inspiring change, and enjoy the challenge of working in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

What you'll be doing

• Support the business as the subject matter expert on Health and Safety requirements and best practices, both strategically and tactically.
• Implement a Global Health and Safety Program that fosters a safety-conscious culture within the workforce, reduces hazards, ensures preparedness, and maintains regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute effective plans and strategies for illness and injury prevention, project and construction safety management, pandemic and infectious disease mitigation, travel and event safety, and work-from-home risk management.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are effectively integrated into project plans.
• Create an innovative training program that educates and empowers employees to work safely from anywhere.
• Manage all aspects of Okta's Emergency Response and Preparedness Program.
• Partner closely with Okta's Workplace leaders and managers to effectively implement H&S controls and initiatives across the organization.
• Own H&S vendor management, ensuring practical vendor execution that is efficient, effective, and within budget.
• Ensure Okta's Global H&S standards meet or surpass regulatory requirements.
• Build strong partnerships and trust that promote H&S participation and adoption across the company.
• Investigate reports of incidents and hazards, apply effective corrective actions, and meet all applicable governmental reporting requirements.
• Establish relevant controls to measure H&S program performance, employee compliance, and take corrective action as needed.
• Organize and lead site inspections and audits to assess risk and compliance, identify issues, and recommend corrective measures.
• Prepare and deliver professional reports and briefings suitable for executive audiences.
• Manage Okta's workers' compensation program, including claim reporting, communication with adjusters and medical providers, return-to-work initiatives, and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Manage Okta's Ergonomics Program.
• Organize, support, and guide Okta's cross-functional H&S committee.
• Plan and oversee the annual Health and Safety (H&S) budget, ensuring fiscal compliance.
• Domestic and international travel may be necessary.

What you'll bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, degree in a similar related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of increasing responsibilities in managing environmental, health and safety programs, with preference to managing H&S programs at global scale.
• Certification from an accredited health and safety related organization.
• Strong background in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or similar applications.
• Detail oriented and a strong process developer/writer.
• Highly effective communication skills, this role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to negotiate, and communicate in a manner that positively influences stakeholders, garners support and inspires action.

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