Hybrid Senior Operations Safety Manager

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About the role

  • Lead the development and implementation of company-wide operational safety policies, procedures, and standards for autonomous driving operations
  • Own and evolve the operational elements of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with industry best practices and applicable regulatory frameworks
  • Oversee hazard identification, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies related to testing, deployment, and operations of autonomous vehicles
  • Lead investigations into operational incidents, near misses, and safety-critical events; ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented effectively
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs for operators, safety drivers, and operational staff in alignment with AVSC guidelines
  • Partner with engineering, product, and fleet operations teams to integrate safety considerations into system design, validation, and operational practices
  • Monitor and interpret evolving regulations and standards for autonomous driving technology and ensure company practices meet or exceed compliance requirements
  • Define and track key operational safety performance indicators and provide regular reporting to executive leadership and external stakeholders
  • Benchmark against industry safety standards, identify gaps, and implement initiatives to maintain leadership in safety excellence
  • Lead a team and collaborate cross-functionally with software, hardware, test operations, compliance, and legal teams to drive safety as a bedrock of company culture

Requirements

  • 8+ years industry and 3+ years of experience in safety operations for automotive, aerospace, or robotics systems development
  • Strong knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), risk assessment methodologies, and incident investigation techniques
  • Experience working with regulatory agencies (e.g., NHTSA, DOT, OSHA, FAA, or equivalent)
  • Experience with AVSC (Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium), UL-4600 and other Autonomous System best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to develop safety policies, training, and reporting frameworks in complex operational environments
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at making data-driven safety decisions
  • Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technologies, including perception, planning, and control systems, testing protocols, and deployment challenges is highly desirable
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Transportation, or a related field
  • To comply with Federal Law, Motional participates in E-Verify; all newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system to verify identity and employment eligibility

Benefits

  • Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.
  • The estimated compensation range listed reflects base salary only; this role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity.

Job title

Senior Operations Safety Manager

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$104,000 - $139,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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