Lead Safety Program Manager

Lead Safety Program Manager Apply now » Date: Mar 23, 2026 Location: Humble, TX, US, 77338 Houston, TX, US, 77002 Company: CenterPoint Energy CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.    Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.    Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.    Job Summary The program manager will be expected to lead, develop, manage, and improve assigned safety programs with a focus on serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention. Essential Functions Manage the implementation, maintenance, and validation of the Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention program. Develop and maintain related safety programs including High-Energy and Controls Assessment, Human and Organizational Performance, Incident Investigations, and Learning Teams. Liaise with and support business unit safety and operational leadership to lead and influence continuous improvement. Apply project management best practices to drive plan execution, mitigate risks, and improve effectiveness to deliver results in a timely manner. Define, track, and monitor progress against success metrics and project plans. Analyze and report on overall project health using key performance indicators and success metrics, and accurately and clearly report on status against program objectives. Provide training content for human and organizational performance, learning teams, and high-energy sources and direct controls. Conduct annual reviews to ensure safety-related & training programs are up to date. Conduct field visits to validate and assess the health of assigned programs. Lead and/or participate in internal and external special project teams with the purpose of continuous improvement. Engage, develop, and maintain relationships with external partners, organizations, and memberships. May facilitate learning teams for serious injuries and track preventative actions. Present on topics related to the assigned safety program to various groups. Education Description Requires a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Psychology, Engineering, Business, or related technical field. Experience Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of industry experience with minimum four (4) years in safety prior work experience in Safety, agile project management, continuous improvement, analytical and problem-solving skills, effective time management to achieve critical deadlines, and the ability to apply advanced knowledge of human and organizational performance (HOP) philosophies. Certification(s): ASP, CSP, SMS, PMP or preferred. Thorough understanding of applicable OSHA regulations and industry guidelines. Experience with change and project management. Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone etc. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends utilizing tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Co-Pilot, etc. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.