Health & Safety Program Manager

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Based in our Dublin, Ireland office and reporting directly to the Director of Global Security & Safety, the Global Health & Safety Manager will own the design, execution, governance, and continuous enhancement of Okta’s global health, safety, and occupational wellness framework.

Serve as the principal manager and strategic owner of Okta’s global health and safety vendor ecosystem, including multinational EHS environmental/safety consulting firms, localized safety practitioners, and specialized service partners.
Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and service level agreements (SLAs) for external EHS partners supporting regional risk assessments, statutory testing, and compliance filings.
Manage vendor procurement, contract evaluations, invoicing, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to ensure cost-efficiency, technical rigor, and consistent service delivery across all global locations.
Direct external partners in conducting localized site inspections, air quality monitoring, industrial hygiene assessments, and acoustic/lighting studies.

Experience: 6+ years of progressive professional experience leading environmental health, safety, and occupational wellness programs within multinational enterprise or fast-paced technology environments.
Global Scope: Demonstrated experience managing health and safety programs across multi-site global portfolios spanning EMEA, the Americas, and APAC.
Vendor & Partner Management: Proven track record of managing global EHS third-party vendors, specialized consulting firms, and outsourced safety service providers to scale global coverage.
Workers' Compensation & Claims: Strong, direct experience managing global or multi-regional workers' compensation programs, employer liability claims, TPAs, and structured Return-to-Work (RTW) processes.
Regulatory Acumen: Solid understanding of Irish Health and Safety Authority (HSA) statutory requirements and EU Health & Safety Directives, paired with the capability to oversee international compliance frameworks (e.g., US OSHA).
Certifications & Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Recognized professional health and safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma/Certificate, GradIOSH / CMIOSH, CSP, or recognized equivalent).
Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to partner effectively across People/HR, Workplace/Real Estate, Physical Security/GSOC, Legal, and executive leadership.
Experience designing and scaling remote/hybrid ergonomic programs and digital ergonomics assessment platforms.
Experience integrating health and safety workflows with 24/7 Global Security Operations Centers (GSOC) and enterprise crisis management platforms.
Experience managing casualty insurance broker reviews and global risk management underwriting surveys.