Oracle is seeking a senior EHS leader to build and own the architecture of Oracle's global Environmental, Health & Safety management system, spanning our corporate real estate portfolio and one of the fastest-growing data center construction and operations programs in the world. This role is the central technical authority for the global EHS function: it owns the development of the globally harmonized EHS management system, the enterprise risk framework, global EHS standards, and the audit and assurance program that verifies performance across all regions and operating domains.

This is a global leadership role with enterprise-wide scope. The role sets the framework the regional EHS organizations execute against one common global management system, a single enterprise risk methodology, harmonized standards for the highest-hazard activities, and a structured assurance program that measures how well the system is working in the field. The role carries significant cross-regional authority and visibility, working directly with regional EHS directors, OCI Data Center Operations, Data Center Facilities Development, Real Estate & Facilities Management, and senior business leadership, and representing the global EHS function in executive governance forums.

Reports to the Vice President, Global EHS. The role directs central standards and assurance resources, is supported by the EHS program management office, and collaborates with cross-functional teams including Design & Construction/Project Delivery, Facilities Operations, Legal, Internal Audit, Procurement, HR, and Oracle's integrated facilities management partner.

This role is based in the United States at a major Oracle hub. Expected global travel 30–50%.

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.


Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - M4

RESPONSIBILITIES

Global EHS management system and standards

• Lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of Oracle's globally harmonized EHS management system, aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 and structured for certification readiness.

• Author and own the enterprise EHS standards library, including critical risk standards for the highest-hazard activities (electrical safety, energy isolation, work at height, lifting operations, confined space, excavation, and simultaneous operations) and cross-cutting standards for contractor management, management of change, and emergency preparedness.

• Own the global standards governance process: development, technical review, approval, revision control, and regional adoption, ensuring one source of truth per requirement across the enterprise.

• Own the global framework for regulatory intelligence and legal registers, ensuring applicable EHS legal and other requirements are identified, tracked, and integrated into enterprise standards and regional compliance programs.

• Own the global EHS training and competency framework, defining role-based competency requirements and training standards delivered through the regional organizations.

Enterprise risk framework

• Own the enterprise hazard assessment and risk register methodology across all operating domains, from enterprise-level risk through regional overlays to project and site-level application.

• Drive serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention architecture, including SIF and potential-SIF classification, critical control identification, and layered-safeguard design principles.

Audit and assurance

• Design, own, and continuously improve the global EHS audit and assurance program: audit instruments, depth tiering, auditor competency requirements, scheduling across regions and site types, and finding and corrective action governance.

• Lead assurance activities across data center construction, data center operations, and corporate facilities, verifying conformance to Oracle standards and the effectiveness of critical risk controls in the field.

• Coordinate with internal audit and external certification bodies, and support regulatory and certification audit readiness across the enterprise.

Incident learning and investigation quality

• Own the global incident management standard: classification, notification, investigation methodology, root cause analysis quality, corrective action effectiveness, and enterprise-wide learning from significant events.

• Lead or oversee investigations of the most significant incidents and high-potential events and drive the sharing of lessons across regions and operating domains.

Performance monitoring and reporting

• Own the global EHS performance framework: leading and lagging indicators, program maturity measurement, and the data architecture behind executive and operational reporting.

• Deliver the analytical foundation for executive leadership reporting, translating field data into clear enterprise risk and performance insight.

• Shape the enterprise EHS technology roadmap, including platform capability requirements, data standards, and integration of EHS information systems across operating domains.

Governance and cross-regional leadership

• Chair global EHS governance and standards forums, driving alignment and consistent execution across regional EHS organizations.

• Represent the global EHS function with senior business, infrastructure, and real estate leadership, and act with enterprise-wide scope on behalf of the function in cross-regional and cross-domain matters.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, including enterprise or global scope across multiple regions and regulatory environments.

• Demonstrated experience building or leading enterprise EHS management systems at global scale, aligned to ISO 45001 / ISO 14001, including standards development and governance across dispersed organizations.

• Significant field experience in hyperscale data centers/critical facilities, large-scale construction, or other high-hazard, complex operating environments (e.g., utilities/power generation, oil & gas, chemical, large-scale industrial operations); credibility with construction and operations leadership is essential.

• Proven leadership of enterprise audit and assurance programs, including audit instrument design, auditor development, and finding governance; ISO lead auditor qualification preferred.

• Deep expertise in incident investigation and root cause analysis methodology, including SIF prevention frameworks and critical control verification.

• Strong command of EHS performance measurement and data-driven program management; experience shaping executive-level reporting preferred.

• Executive-level communication and influence skills in English; able to drive alignment across regions, functions, and cultures through frameworks and governance rather than direct line authority.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and/or relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CMIOSH, ISO lead auditor, or equivalent).

LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCIES

• Performance Drive & Execution – Holds self and others accountable for delivering results. Creates a performance-driven, results-oriented culture based on data and facts. Takes full accountability for the integrity and effectiveness of the global EHS framework.

• Collaboration – Fosters collaboration between business leaders and across functions. Facilitates consensus among diverse stakeholders with opposing viewpoints on critical issues. Aligns regional execution with global direction through influence and shared ownership.

• Communicating for Impact – Ensures clarity around strategic intent and program objectives. Champions EHS initiatives in ways that generate enterprise-wide understanding and support. Builds confidence through a convincing, credible presence in the field and the boardroom.

• Inspirational Leadership – Establishes and models authentic leadership across internal and external boundaries. Inspires and empowers teams toward achievement of goals without reliance on direct authority. Employs and develops the right talent at every level.

• Competitive Edge – Anticipates changes in the operating environment and regulatory landscape. Builds long-term organizational capability. Encourages innovation and practical problem-solving within a changing environment.