Director - Real Estate Services Workplace Safety

Workplace Health & Safety Program Leadership:

• Set enterprise workplace strategy, governance, and global safety management framework.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable global health and safety regulations.
• Develop enterprise safety programs, policies, standards, and training.
• Lead the global ergonomics program for office and remote workplaces.
• Establish enterprise processes for incident management, corrective actions, and safety performance reporting.

Global Safety Standards & Audit Framework:

• Establish global safety standards, governance, compliance frameworks, and KPIs.
• Lead internal and third-party safety audits.
• Integrate safety risks into Enterprise Risk Management.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, CEG, and Business Units to embed safety into operational governance.

Specialized Global Safety Oversight:

• Provide strategic oversight of specialized global safety programs, including transportation, travel, executive protection, workplace violence prevention, and other high-risk operations.
• Establish transportation safety standards, journey management requirements, and vendor governance for high-risk regions.
• Oversee contractor safety governance across the global real estate portfolio.
• Develop executive safety metrics and reporting to identify trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities.

Incident Management & Business Continuity

• Serve as senior safety advisor to the Global Crisis Management Team.
• Lead safety planning, testing, and execution of emergency response and business continuity programs.
• Provide strategic safety leadership during enterprise incidents and crises.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team, fostering an inclusive culture where colleagues are empowered to grow, innovate, and deliver their best.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, performance management, and continuous learning.
• Champion the Blue Box Values by leading with integrity, cultivating collaboration and accountability, and delivering exceptional experiences for colleagues and customers.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support business and organizational objectives.
• Responsibilities may evolve to meet changing business needs.

Required Minimum Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Expert-level knowledge of OSHA and global occupational health and safety regulations, including ISO 45001, NFPA standards, and safety frameworks across the EU, India, and APAC regions.
• 10–15 years of multinational leadership experience overseeing enterprise safety programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in complex, multi-regional safety environments, with strong preference for candidates with aviation and transportation sector expertise.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing global teams while effectively influencing executive-level stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in crisis management, risk assessment, auditing, and the design and implementation of scalable safety management systems.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and strategic influence skills, with the ability to partner effectively across diverse cultures and organizational levels.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CMIOSH, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent international certification.
• Experience in aviation or transportation safety.
• Experience in large multinational corporate environments.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. 

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.