Vehicle safety lead

General Motors; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 160,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AV Safety Case Lead to oversee safety case development for autonomous driving capabilities. This remote role involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience and a passion for self-driving technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401K

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 10 years in industry with proven program management experience.
• Experience leading broad, fast-paced programs with enterprise visibility.

Responsibilities

• Define vision, strategy, and roadmap for safety case completeness.
• Guide executives through decision-making processes.
• Manage program milestones, timelines, risks, and conflict resolution.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-Functional Consensus

Self-Motivated

Process Improvement

Safety Focus

Education

Masters in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Remote: This role is categorized as remote. The successful candidate may be based anywhere in the United States and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.

The Role

The Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE-ADS) department is part of the Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization at GM. This department serves as the central body for automated driving system (ADS) safety, bringing together expertise from across the company to establish a comprehensive safety case. GM's vision is zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion — with AV safety at the core of this vision.

Our scope spans several organizations across GM, requiring us to work directly with executive leaders, their teams, and strategic partners to build and deploy safe autonomous capabilities. As the AV Safety Case Lead, you will report directly to the head of AV Safety Strategy and Assessment, leading this effort across GM, engaging with regulatory bodies and external consultants to develop, deliver, and improve the safety case for autonomous capabilities worldwide.

What You'll Do

Strategy and Execution

• Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap to achieve safety case completeness supporting program launch.
• Establish program governance for safety case development, support executive forums, and drive continuous improvement.
• Guide executives and partners through decision-making processes to meet launch goals while maintaining high safety standards.
• Lead a core team through safety case development and execution, potentially hiring direct reports as needed.
• Ensure team members operate as accountable sub-program leads with cross-functional support.
• Utilize artifact and planning tools to synthesize requirements, evidence, and timelines across methodologies.
• Balance technical insights with intuition to develop resource strategies and adapt to new information.
• Manage program milestones, timelines, risks, and conflict resolution.
• Implement appropriate processes to balance structure and flexibility.

Technical

• Work with engineering teams to resolve challenges, escalate as needed, and decompose risks.
• Establish traceability from safety claims, arguments, and evidence.
• Drive accountability through clear communication, metrics, and a safety-focused culture.
• Demonstrate GM behaviors and safety professionalism daily.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs are the responsibility of the candidate.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Masters in Engineering or similar
• 10 years in industry with proven program management experience (technical preferred)
• Experience leading broad, fast-paced programs with enterprise visibility
• Effective at building cross-functional consensus
• Self-motivated, passionate about team development, and process improvement
• Thrives in ambiguity, creating simplicity and order
• Passionate about self-driving car technology and safety

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or similar
• Technical experience with autonomous vehicles or high-quality product launches
• Safety Case development experience in robotics, aerospace, or transportation
• System engineering experience including requirements and conformance evaluation

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary ranges from $160,200 to $245,400 USD annually, with additional bonus potential based on performance. GM offers comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits, including paid time off, insurance, 401K, tuition assistance, and vehicle discounts.

About GM & Our Culture

GM aims for a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We foster an inclusive environment supporting flexible work arrangements and diverse talent. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.