Senior Manager, Global EH&S (R5590)

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety to lead and continuously improve EH&S programs across facilities. You will develop comprehensive environmental, health, safety, and security programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting employees and assets.

This role requires 12+ years of EH&S leadership, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven cross-functional collaboration with Facilities, Legal, HR and Security to mature our programs and support growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive EH&S experience with leadership of corporate programs.
• Experience developing enterprise EH&S policies, governance and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA and federal/state/local regulations.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, audits, reporting and corrective actions.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Facilities, Legal, HR, Security and leaders.
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a best-in-class corporate EH&S governance program.
• Develop and maintain enterprise EH&S policies, governance and systems.
• Own compliance, regulatory reporting, audits, and agency relationships.
• Establish governance metrics and executive reporting for improvement.
• Administer company-wide EH&S programs with Facilities and compliance teams.
• Lead emergency preparedness, business continuity, and corporate security oversight.
• Analyze trends and incidents to identify risks and drive preventative actions.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Legal, HR, Security and business leaders to embed EH&S.
• Lead and grow the EH&S team and program maturity.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety laws and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

CSP/CIH/CHMM

Tools

ISO 14001 / ISO 45001

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Our teams develop cutting-edge autonomy software and advanced aircraft that enable missions in the most demanding environments. As we continue to grow, safety remains foundational to how we innovate, manufacture, and operate.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) to lead and continuously improve our EH&S programs across our facilities. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive environmental, health, safety, emergency preparedness, and security programs that protect our employees, facilities, and assets while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

What you'll do:

• Design, build, and lead a best-in‑class corporate EH&S governance program that supports Shield AI's continued growth.
• Develop and maintain enterprise wide EH&S policies, standards, governance, and management systems across corporate facilities.
• Own corporate EH&S compliance, regulatory reporting, audits, documentation, and relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Establish governance processes, metrics, and executive reporting to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Corporate Facilities to administer company-wide EH&S programs, policies, and compliance initiatives.
• Lead corporate emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, and oversight of corporate security policies and programs.
• Analyze compliance trends, incidents, and audit findings to identify risks and implement preventative improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Facilities, Legal, HR, Security, and business leaders to embed EH&S governance across the organization.
• Lead and develop the EH&S team while driving operational excellence and program maturity.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws, regulations, and company standards.

Required qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive EH&S experience, including leadership of corporate EH&S programs or compliance initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise EH&S policies, governance, and compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, audits, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Facilities, Legal, HR, Security, and business leaders.
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar professional certification.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience building or scaling corporate EH&S programs across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar management systems.
• Experience with emergency preparedness, business continuity, or corporate security programs.

$150,000 - $230,000 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.