Global Head of EHS - Waymo

About Waymo

Waymo is the world's most trusted driver, pioneering autonomous driving technology. Since its inception as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on developing the Waymo Driver™, the World's Most Experienced Driver™, to enhance mobility and save lives. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and can be applied to various vehicle platforms. We have achieved over ten million rider-only trips, driven over 100 million miles autonomously on public roads, and conducted tens of billions of miles in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

The Role

This hybrid role reports to the Global Head of Facilities and Occupational Safety. As the Global Head of EHS, you will be responsible for setting Waymo's short- and long-term Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) objectives, providing oversight and guidance for the entire EHS program. You will act as the global business owner for EHS management software, driving its implementation, configuration, and data integrity. You will lead and mentor a team of six direct reports, guiding them through organizational change and fostering future leaders. Additionally, you will develop and implement innovative risk management strategies and tools, govern global policies and performance metrics, and provide real-time data insights to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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, embodying 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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $226,000—$278,000 USD

Actual starting pay is based on job-related factors including exact work location, experience, training, education, and skill level. Your recruiter can provide more specific details during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous company benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

About Waymo's Culture

We are committed to the "Waymo Way," which emphasizes acting like an owner and staying humble. We foster a collaborative environment where safety and innovation drive our mission forward.