Global Industrial Hygiene Program Manager

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 157,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Google’s Global Industrial Hygiene Program Manager leads multi-disciplinary IH initiatives across design, construction, and operations, defining IH requirements with internal partners and guiding facilities through their lifecycle.

You will develop tools, exposure assessment frameworks, and mitigation procedures to protect Googlers worldwide, collaborating with REWS and WSM to build a comprehensive workplace health strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in IH/OH/Env Health or engineering.
• At least 10 years managing IH programs in corporate facilities.
• Preferred CIH or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Direct long-term strategy for occupational health standards in global architectural and MEP design.
• Lead IH programs covering indoor air quality, acoustics, lighting, ergonomics, and exposure controls.
• Oversee pre-occupancy testing and ensure day-1 readiness with construction and operations teams.
• Monitor environmental quality and incidents to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage global IH audit lifecycle and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

Communication

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

10 years of IH/OH program management experience in corporate real estate or facilities.

Job description

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) and 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in managing Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Health programs, conducting qualitative/quantitative exposure assessments, and implementing occupational health frameworks within corporate real estate or facilities environments.

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent international credentials (e.g., ROH, COH).
• Strong background in HVAC/ventilation design, indoor air quality, acoustics, or healthy building standards (e.g., WELL, LEED).
• Ability to troubleshoot data, interpret lab analytics, manage exposure registries, and deliver actionable mitigations.
• Demonstrated project management skills to plan, scope, and execute IH programs across complex, global matrixed environments.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to navigate cross-functional dynamics and influence executive-level stakeholders.

About The Job

Google’s corporate office footprint spans the globe, requiring visionary leaders who can maintain a holistic view of occupational health, indoor environmental quality, and workplace wellness.

As the Global Industrial Hygiene Program Manager within the EHS CoE, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary global initiatives dedicated to anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental stressors. You will define technical and operational Industrial Hygiene (IH) requirements alongside internal partners, steering workplace environments seamlessly through their entire lifecycle from design and construction to daily operations. This involves managing intricate program schedules, proactively mitigating health risks, and clearly communicating strategic goals to cross-functional stakeholders.

In the role, you will provide enterprise-level leadership in developing occupational health and IH programs that enable Googlers to work safely and healthily across our global corporate real estate portfolio. You will engage with all levels of employees and leadership to design new tools, exposure assessment frameworks, and mitigation procedures that protect our corporate workforce. Partnering with key stakeholders across REWS and WSM, you will architect a comprehensive workplace health strategy to continuously evaluate exposure risks, establish rigorous data-driven feedback loops, and execute work plans against high-standard corporate health and wellness objectives.

From keeping Googlers safe and secure to managing disruptive events, the ability to anticipate, deter, detect, and act are the pillars of Google’s Global Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team. As a member of GSRS you will help develop a culture where safety, security and resiliency are integrated into every facet of Google, including the creative process. You will help us continually identify, evaluate and monitor enterprise risks that could affect business activities and provide business leaders the information you need to make critical decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies and develop programs that drive sustainable effectiveness.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $157000 - $227000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Partner with leadership to direct long-term strategy and embed occupational health standards into global architectural and MEP design guidelines.
• Direct corporate workplace IH programs covering indoor air quality, acoustics, lighting, ergonomics, and chemical/biological exposure controls.
• Lead pre-occupancy baseline testing (air, water, noise) and partner with construction and operations teams to ensure day 1 operational readiness.
• Monitor environmental quality complaints and workplace incidents, using root-cause insights to continuously improve design and operational standards.
• Oversee the global IH audit lifecycle, managing exposure assessment databases and analyzing trend data to enforce worldwide regulatory compliance (OSHA, EU-OSHA, WHO).

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .