Senior EHS Program Manager

Senior EHS Program Manager

Long Beach, California, United States

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

As a Senior EHS Program Manager, you will be instrumental in building and scaling Relativity's Environmental Health and Safety management systems across all sites and programs. This role requires a unique blend of strategic program development and technical systems expertise. You will lead the development of enterprise-wide EHS standards, policies, and procedures while simultaneously building and managing data systems that drive EHS insights and performance. Working cross-functionally with site EHS teams, Enterprise Applications, engineering, and operations, you will establish the infrastructure and systems that enable a world-class safety culture. This is a strategic role that combines deep EHS technical knowledge with modern data analytics and program management capabilities.

About the Role:

• Further the development and implementation of Relativity's EHS Management System aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, including health and safety minimum standards, SOPs, specifications, and policies that apply across all sites and programs
• Design, build, and manage EHS data systems and analytics platforms in coordination with the Enterprise Applications team:
  • Lead requirements definition and implementation of EHS data infrastructure using BigQuery, Confluence, Jira, Power BI, and other data warehouse systems
  • Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting systems that provide actionable insights on EHS performance, trends, and risks
  • Leverage modern tools (including AI/ML capabilities) to enhance EHS data analysis and decision-making
• Serve as the strategic lead for enterprise EHS program development, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Partner cross-functionally with site EHS teams, engineering, operations, and IT to implement scalable EHS programs, ensuring consistency while accommodating site-specific needs

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience with demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• 3+ years of experience with data analysis and business intelligence tools (SQL, BigQuery, Power BI, or similar platforms)
• Proven experience developing enterprise-wide EHS policies, standards, and procedures in manufacturing or aerospace environments
• Strong technical writing and program management skills with ability to influence across all organizational levels
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and managing complex EHS compliance requirements across multiple sites

Nice to Have:

• Experience with modern data tools including AI/ML applications, data warehouses, and cloud analytics platforms
• Professional certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM, or ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor
• Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing experience
• Experience implementing EHS management software or enterprise applications

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$114,000 - $170,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.