Director – Real Estate Services, Workplace Safety

American Express

American Express director leading global workplace safety programs across its real estate portfolio. Overseeing compliance, audits, crisis response, contractor governance, and multinational safety teams.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • Florida, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of OSHA and global occupational health and safety regulations, with a strong focus on developing and implementing enterprise safety programs and governance frameworks. Proven ability to lead high-performing global teams and influence executive-level stakeholders in complex safety environments.

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Expert-Level Knowledge Of OSHA RegulationsLeadership In Multinational Safety ProgramsCrisis Management And Risk AssessmentCertified Safety Professional (CSP)ISO 45001 Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Safety Program DevelopmentIncident ManagementSafety AuditingSafety Performance ReportingEmergency Response PlanningTransportation Safety StandardsRisk Management FrameworksSafety Training DevelopmentCorrective Action ProcessesGlobal Safety Standards

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStrategic InfluenceCollaboration Across CulturesTeam LeadershipTalent Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)CMIOSHNEBOSH Diploma

Industry Keywords

Occupational Health And SafetyGlobal Safety ManagementISO 45001NFPA StandardsCrisis ManagementTransportation SafetyWorkplace Violence PreventionHigh-Risk Safety ProgramsMultinational Corporate EnvironmentsSafety Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Provide strategic oversight of transportation, travel, executive protection, workplace violence prevention, and other high-risk safety programs
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
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
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team
Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, performance management, and continuous learning
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field
Expert-level knowledge of OSHA and global occupational health and safety regulations
Knowledge of 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
Leadership experience in complex, multi-regional safety environments
Ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing global teams
Ability to influence executive-level stakeholders
Advanced proficiency in crisis management, risk assessment, auditing, and designing and implementing scalable safety management systems
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and strategic influence skills
Ability to partner across diverse cultures and organizational levels
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States required; no visa sponsorship
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CMIOSH, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent international certification preferred
Aviation or transportation safety experience preferred
Experience in large multinational corporate environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Equity (if applicable)
Global workplace flexibility through Amex Flex