Area Program Manager, EHS, Data Center Construction (Thai)

About the job

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 an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Operations Program Manager, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement across Google's EHS operations in the APAC region. You will proactively identify, organize, and lead program activities and stakeholders to deliver impactful business, operational, and technical improvements. You will be responsible for scoping, phasing, and leading ambiguous cross-functional and cross-organizational challenges, ensuring alignment of stakeholders across various departments.

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.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the EHS programs for data center construction in Thailand and other areas in APAC.
• Work with developers and contractors to align the EHS values and expectations to deliver the projects. Ensure that Project Management Consultancy (PMC) and contractors provide quality services and issues are identified and corrected quickly.
• Be responsible for identifying and mitigating environmental and safety risks at construction sites, and transition from design to construction to operational activities.
• Conduct assessments of existing EHS programs to ensure alignment with the regional strategy, including analyzing business risks and identifying, describing, and estimating efficiencies to be gained through established programs.
• Lead the development and ownership of the EHS program for construction oversight and data collection up until operational/Facility Ready (FR) delivery.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience with managing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs.
• Experience with environmental and safety compliance.
• Ability to communicate in Thai fluently to support client relationship management in this region.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, EHS, Architecture, Construction management, or related field.
• Certification from Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Thailand Safety and Health Officer Certifications, NEBOSH or equivalent agency.
• 15 years of construction or equivalent industry EHS related experience.
• Experience in a construction/high-tech environment.
• Knowledge of local EHS legislations around construction.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience with managing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs.
• Experience with environmental and safety compliance.
• Ability to communicate in Thai fluently to support client relationship management in this region.

Google will be prioritizing applicants who have valid working rights in Thailand and do not require Google’s sponsorship of a visa.