Senior Director, Global Governance & Assurance

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. Define and execute the long-term strategy for the global EHS3 function .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $167,500 - $282,325 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management, governance, and compliance, with a strong focus on strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and regulatory relationship management. Proven ability to integrate EHS functions into a unified global operating model while driving continuous improvement and performance metrics.

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EHS Management SystemsGlobal Leadership ExperienceStrategic PlanningRegulatory ComplianceBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Environmental ComplianceOccupational HealthSafety EngineeringGovernanceRisk ManagementOperational ExcellenceData GovernanceKPI DevelopmentIncident InvestigationCorrective Action Programs

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

EHS Management SoftwareAnalytics ToolsDashboardsAutomation Programs

Industry Keywords

SustainabilityEnterprise Risk ManagementCompliance ReportingGlobal EHS StrategyWorkforce Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the long-term strategy for the global EHS3 function
Provide enterprise leadership across Governance & Assurance, Environmental Compliance, Occupational Health & Safety, Security, Sustainability, Enterprise Risk Management, and Operational Excellence
Lead a global organization through subordinate Directors, Senior Managers, and regional leaders
Oversee workforce planning, organizational design, resource allocation, and strategic execution
Establish enterprise EHS management systems, standards, processes, and governance frameworks
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international EHS regulations
Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and oversee compliance reporting and regulatory inquiries
Oversee assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective-action programs
Establish process-performance measures, KPIs, reporting systems, and enterprise standards
Lead continuous improvement, audit, corrective-action, incident investigation, and organizational learning initiatives
Establish EHS data governance, analytics, dashboards, automation, and digital transformation programs
Direct multiple global EHS3 functional organizations and maintain accountability for their integration and performance
Advise executive leadership on EHS3 risk, governance, compliance, sustainability, and security matters
Represent the company with regulators, industry associations, board-level committees, investors, and external stakeholders
Own and manage a significant global EHS3 operating budget and direct capital planning and investments
Integrate environmental compliance, occupational safety, security, sustainability, governance, assurance, and enterprise risk management into a unified global operating model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, or related field
Master’s or advanced degree preferred
Minimum 15+ years of progressive global leadership experience within Environmental, Health & Safety, Security, Sustainability, Governance, Risk, or Compliance functions
Minimum 10 years leading large, multi-functional organizations through subordinate Directors and senior leaders
Demonstrated success developing enterprise strategy, managing significant global budgets, and leading large-scale organizational transformation initiatives
Proven experience influencing executive leadership and driving strategic decisions with enterprise-wide impact
Experience managing complex global organizations with responsibility for workforce planning, organizational design, and resource allocation across multiple business functions
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams and geographies
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external partners
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex compliance challenges and implement effective solutions
Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, hands-on management of EHS compliance activities
Experience with EHS management software and tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning experiences to support career growth and success
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase program
11 paid holidays
18 PTO days annually
Volunteer time off
6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)