WGL - Sr. Manager, Safety Programs & Governance
$149,200–$215,425 year
On-siteSpringfield, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide strategic leadership for WGL's safety governance framework, standards, and procedures. Lead and develop a team responsible for safety governance, field execution, and program implementation. Identify risks, gaps, and emerging opportunities to develop practical solutions that strengthen safety performance. Research regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices to inform decision-making and program development. Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation, including stakeholder engagement, planning, integration, communication, training, and adoption. Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Training, HR, and other business leaders to ensure safety programs are practical and aligned with operational needs. Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization on safety, risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement through audit findings, incident learnings, operational feedback, risk assessments, and performance analytics. Support regulatory compliance activities, including audits, inspections, program assurance, and compliance verification processes. Monitor safety performance and provide insights and recommendations that strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and improve business outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Progressive leadership experience in safety, EHS, compliance, risk management, or a related discipline within a regulated environment
- Experience leading teams and developing high-performing employees
- Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and continuously improving safety programs, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and safety management practices
- Proven ability to assess complex challenges, identify solutions, influence stakeholders, and drive execution through others
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and implementing change across multiple stakeholder groups
- Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience will also be considered
- Experience within utilities, energy, oil and gas, pipeline, construction, manufacturing, or other industrial environments is considered an asset
- CSP, CIH, or similar professional certifications are considered an asset
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