Lead - Environment, Health & Safety

Tech Mahindra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra is seeking a Senior Manager - HSE to lead the global Environment, Health & Safety function. The role drives strategy, governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives across geographies, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 implementations.

The incumbent will champion a proactive safety culture, strengthen resilience, and drive data-driven HSE programs. Collaboration with Corporate Services, HR, Facilities, and leadership is essential to embed HSE in operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive EHS experience with regional leadership
• Experience in IT/ITES, Technology campuses, manufacturing, or multinational settings preferred
• NEBOSH/ CSP or equivalent certifications are desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead global HSE strategy, governance, and roadmap across multiple regions
• Standardize HSE policies, procedures, and operating controls
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Oversee ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification and continual improvement
• Drive risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Manage occupational health services and employee wellbeing programs
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives and ESG programs
• Govern contractor and vendor HSE management
• Lead emergency response planning and business continuity
• Develop HSE dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting
• Leverage analytics and AI to improve HSE performance
• Embed HSE into operations via partnerships with key functions

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Incident investigations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Industrial Safety

Job description

The Senior Manager - HSE will lead the organization's global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) function, driving strategy, governance, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and sustainability initiatives across all geographies. The role is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally sustainable workplace while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, client requirements, and international standards, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

The incumbent will champion a proactive safety culture, strengthen organizational resilience, enhance employee wellbeing, and drive continual improvement through risk-based and data-driven HSE programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global HSE strategy, governance framework, and annual roadmap across India, Americas, EMEA, and APJ.
• Establish and standardize HSE policies, procedures, standards, and operating controls across all locations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations, client requirements, and corporate standards.
• Lead implementation, certification, and continual improvement of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Drive enterprise-wide risk assessments, hazard identification, risk mitigation, and compliance monitoring programs.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive action programs.
• Oversee occupational health services, employee wellbeing initiatives, and medical emergency preparedness programs.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, carbon reduction, and ESG-related programs.
• Establish and govern contractor and vendor HSE management frameworks to ensure safe operational practices.
• Lead emergency response planning, crisis management preparedness, business continuity support, and resilience programs.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, training, awareness campaigns, and employee participation initiatives.
• Develop HSE dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, governance reviews, and executive leadership reporting mechanisms.
• Leverage technology, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve HSE performance and visibility.
• Partner with Corporate Services, HR, Facilities, Security, Procurement, and business leaders to embed HSE requirements into operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to establish a globally consistent, risk-led, and best-in-class HSE operating model.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess 15+ years of progressive experience in Environment, Health & Safety, including at least 5 years in a regional leadership role managing multi-location operations. Experience in IT/ITES, Technology Campuses, Engineering Services, Manufacturing, or multinational organizations is preferred.

The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in:

• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Regulatory and statutory compliance management.
• Occupational health, employee wellbeing, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Incident investigation, risk management, and corrective action frameworks.
• Contractor and vendor safety governance.
• Environmental sustainability and ESG initiatives.
• Internal, client, certification, and regulatory audits.
• HSE digital transformation, analytics, and dashboard-driven performance management.
• Stakeholder management and executive-level governance reporting.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering / Technical Degree / Diploma in Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• NEBOSH International General Certificate/Diploma
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent professional certifications