Sr. Director, Global Governance & Assurance

The Senior Director of Global Governance, Assurance & Strategy for Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability (EHS3) is responsible for defining and executing the long-term strategy for the global EHS3 function. The role provides enterprise leadership across Governance & Assurance, Environmental Compliance, Occupational Health & Safety, Security, Sustainability, Enterprise Risk Management, and Operational Excellence, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities. Leading a global organization through subordinate Directors, Senior Managers, and regional leaders, this position is accountable for the performance and integration of multiple EHS3 functions. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director partners with executive leaders to establish enterprise priorities, guide strategic investments, and shape long-range organizational plans. Pay transparency: the expected pre-tax pay is $167,500.00 - $282,325.00, and actual pay may differ depending on factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the long-term strategy for the global EHS3 function; Establish and maintain the enterprise EHS management system, standards, processes, and governance framework; Act as subject matter expert on EHS regulations and compliance requirements; Manage relationships with regulatory bodies; Oversee assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective-action programs; Establish process-performance measures and KPIs for critical EHS processes; Lead continuous improvement and innovation initiatives in EHS process compliance; Establish governance for serious and high-potential incident investigations; Establish EHS data governance and performance standards; Direct multiple global EHS3 functional organizations through Directors, Senior Managers, and functional leaders; Lead organizational design, succession planning, workforce strategy, and talent development; Serve as principal advisor to executive leadership on EHS3 risk, governance, compliance, sustainability, and security matters; Represent the company with regulators, industry associations, board-level committees, and investors; Own and manage a significant global EHS3 operating budget; Establish enterprise workforce plans and capability-building initiatives; Direct the integration of environmental compliance, occupational safety, security, sustainability, governance, assurance, and enterprise risk management programs into a unified global operating model

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, or related field; 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; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, hands-on management of EHS compliance activities; Experience with EHS management software and tools

Nice to have

Master's or advanced degree; Experience with EHS management software and tools

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Wellness programs; Health savings and flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; Employee stock purchase program; 11 paid holidays; 18 PTO days annually; Eligible for volunteer time off; 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)