Regional Safety Program Manager

Milestone Technologies, Inc.; Clonee; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Regional Safety Program Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program across multiple client sites in Ireland and the EMEA region.

This role focuses on safe, compliant operations within mission-critical facilities, including data centres. The successful candidate will manage a regional Safety Coordinators team, drive proactive safety culture, and align EHS priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Risk Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior EHS/safety management role.
• Experience implementing EHS management systems in multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across sites.
• Manage RAMS/JHA and ensure compliance with permit-to-work, LOTO and energy isolation.
• Drive incident investigations, root cause analyses and preventive actions.
• Develop safety dashboards, audits and performance reporting for regional leadership.
• Travel quarterly throughout the EMEA region and Ireland-based operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OHS/ENV/Engineering/Risk

NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent certification

Job description

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential. Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone’s best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Job Overview

Full-time Regional Safety Program Manager - #13589

Location

Clonee, Ireland. (Onsite daily - only local applicants considered)

We are seeking an experienced Regional Safety Program Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program across multiple client sites. This role is critical in ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations within mission-critical environments, including data centres and other high-risk technical facilities.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and operational support to site-based teams while building and managing a regional team of Safety Coordinators. Leveraging both leading and lagging performance indicators, you will drive a proactive safety culture focused on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Strategy & Program Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS management systems and safety programs across all assigned sites and geographies.
• Lead the development and execution of annual safety strategies, objectives, and KPIs aligned with organizational goals and a commitment to zero harm.
• Establish and monitor leading and lagging safety indicators to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and drive improvements.
• Partner with operational and business leaders to integrate EHS priorities into operational and commercial decision-making.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification processes, and implementation of effective control measures.
• Conduct and coordinate Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other safety evaluations for critical activities.
• Maintain oversight of permit-to-work systems, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), energy isolation, change management, and other high-risk work controls.
• Monitor changes in applicable legislation and industry standards, ensuring timely implementation and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other applicable management system requirements.

Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Foster a strong reporting culture for incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs.
• Ensure lessons learned are communicated effectively and translated into preventive measures across all sites.
• Develop and implement initiatives that reduce risk and improve overall safety performance.

Auditing & Performance Management

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews across regional operations.
• Track corrective actions through to completion and report performance trends to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain safety dashboards, metrics, and management reports.
• Ensure readiness for client, regulatory, and corporate audits, coordinating all follow-up activities.

Training & Safety Culture

• Design and deliver EHS training programs covering topics such as:
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Working at Height
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Manual Handling (MHE)
  • Emergency Response
  • Contractor Safety Management
• Lead safety committees, toolbox talks, and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Coach and mentor operational teams and Safety Coordinators to embed safe systems of work into daily activities while maintaining operational continuity.
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, communication, and leadership.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary regional EHS subject matter expert.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Support business continuity planning and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Represent the organization during client meetings, audits, and regulatory interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field, with professional certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, EurOSHM, or an equivalent qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior EHS or safety management role.
• Proven experience implementing and managing EHS management systems within a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and compliance programs.

Preferred

• Experience within data centres, critical facilities, construction, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, or other mission-critical operations.
• Knowledge of high-risk activities, including:
  • Electrical Safety (HV/LV)
  • Working at Height
  • Confined Spaces
  • Lifting Operations
• Experience managing teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple locations and cultures.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Exceptional communication and training skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience driving organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Pragmatic approach that balances safety, operational requirements, and client expectations.
• High degree of integrity, resilience, and professional judgment.

Travel Requirements

• Role will be based in Ireland but successfully candidate must have the ability to travel quarterly throughout the EMEA region.
• Occasional global travel may be required.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a regional safety program within dynamic, mission-critical environments. You will have the opportunity to influence strategy, drive meaningful improvements, build high-performing teams, and make a measurable impact on operational safety and business success across the region.

Compensation

Estimated Pay Range:

Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for ouremployees butis also critical to our continued success.

Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.