Autonomous Vehicle Safety Assurance Technical Program Manager
Core
Lead integrated execution for GM's SAFE-ADS operating plan, ensuring safe development, testing, and launch of automated driving systems (ADS) through safety risk management, validation, and cross-functional alignment.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Program Manager (Autonomous Vehicle Safety)
Builds
Integrated execution models, roadmaps, governance frameworks, and safety assurance deliverables for ADS software.
Domain
Automotive / Autonomous Driving / Safety Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Technical program management, cross-functional leadership, risk and issue management, requirements traceability, software validation lifecycle management, executive communication, stakeholder alignment, data quality management, change control, resource planning.
Preferred skills
PMP/PgMP/PMI-ACP certification, Jira Align portfolio planning, IBM DOORS Next Generation/Jama Connect experience, functional safety/SOTIF knowledge, Agile at scale, data analysis (SQL/Python), CI/CD fluency.
Technologies
Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, SharePoint, Smartsheet, IBM DOORS Next Generation, Jama Connect
Responsibilities
Own integrated execution model for SAFE-ADS initiatives including objectives, milestones, and risks; Translate product requirements into workstream charters and delivery plans; Establish governance, status reporting, and decision logs; Drive risk mitigation and recovery plans; Partner with engineering, legal, and policy on incident response and continuous improvement; Manage dependencies for safety metrics and rules-of-the-road initiatives; Maintain traceability across requirements, tests, and evidence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
