Autonomous Vehicle Safety Case Technical Program Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account and Flexible Sp

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance programs and EAP

Vehicle discounts

Vehicle evaluation program

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Case Technical Program Manager to drive safety case workstreams for autonomous vehicle development. You will lead integrated planning, governance, risk management, and executive-ready reporting to keep safety evidence aligned with engineering milestones.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in complex technical programs, proven cross-functional leadership, and a strong background in safety assurance concepts and evidence-based programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, systems engineering, robotics, safety engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading complex technical programs in autonomous vehicles or safety-critical domains.
• Proven track record managing cross-functional programs with enterprise-level visibility.
• Strong program management skills, including planning, risk management, and executive communication.
• Experience developing and managing safety cases or equivalent evidence-based safety programs.
• Familiarity with safety assurance concepts, including requirements traceability and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills tailored for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated program plans for safety case workstreams and deliverables.
• Establish governance forums and status reporting for effective cross-functional execution.
• Align safety case claims with product and engineering milestones.
• Translate safety strategies into clear workstream charters and measurable outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to schedule, scope, and resources.
• Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of autonomous driving safety cases.
• Track evidence readiness and ensure gaps are actively managed.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Executive communication

Safety cases

Requirements traceability

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Autonomous Vehicle Safety Case Technical Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will lead complex, cross-functional program execution for safety case workstreams supporting autonomous vehicle development. You will drive integrated planning, governance, risk management, and executive-ready reporting to keep safety evidence aligned with engineering and product milestones. The position plays a critical part in coordinating evidence readiness and continuously strengthening safety assurance practices across technical teams.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $160,200 – $290,700 annually

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated program plans for safety case workstreams and deliverables
• Establish governance forums and status reporting for effective cross-functional execution
• Align safety case claims with product and engineering milestones
• Translate safety strategies into clear workstream charters and measurable outcomes
• Identify and mitigate risks related to schedule, scope, and resources
• Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of autonomous driving safety cases
• Track evidence readiness and ensure gaps are actively managed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, systems engineering, robotics, safety engineering, mathematics, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience leading complex technical programs in autonomous vehicles or safety-critical domains
• Proven track record managing cross-functional programs with enterprise-level visibility
• Strong program management skills, including planning, risk management, and executive communication
• Experience developing and managing safety cases or equivalent evidence-based safety programs
• Familiarity with safety assurance concepts, including requirements traceability and risk management
• Excellent communication skills tailored for diverse audiences

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance programs and employee assistance program
• Vehicle discounts
• Eligibility for a vehicle evaluation program

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.