Uber

Program Manager, AV Operational Safety

Uber$118K — $131K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in safety management programs within transportation sectors (AVs, aviation, automotive, etc.)
  • Proven experience in managing safety programs related to vehicle operators
  • Strong track record working with cross-functional teams, especially in AV or Aviation sectors
  • Exceptional communication and relationship management skills across diverse cultures
  • Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, or related technical field

Responsibilities

  • Support internal and external stakeholders on best practices for safety management systems in autonomous vehicles
  • Execute safety programs for vehicle operators involved in commercial activities
  • Manage safety programs from conception through to operational execution, adhering to timelines
  • Engage with AV partners and fleet operators to conduct Safety Assurance and Risk Management
  • Stay updated on industry safety trends and actively participate in safety associations

Benefits

  • Participate in Uber's bonus program
  • Potential eligibility for equity awards
  • 401(k) plan participation for full-time employees
  • Access to various employee benefits as detailed on Uber's benefits page
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Operational Safety Program Manager to drive effective safety programs for fleet operators within Uber's autonomous mobility and delivery ecosystem. This role demands a deep understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) as applied to autonomous vehicle operations, encompassing both supervised and driverless configurations.

You will lead the establishment and execution of safety protocols, including incident response, safety concern reporting, and performance metrics. Beyond day-to-day oversight, you will be instrumental in developing Uber's internal safety standards and audit frameworks to be adopted by our global AV partners. This is a highly cross-functional position that requires a unique blend of program management expertise, technical knowledge of industry standards, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a rapidly evolving industry.

What You'll Do

- Safety Management Expertise:Support Uber's internal stakeholders and external partners on the best practices, lessons learned and pitfalls associated with the implementation of safety management systems specific to autonomous vehicles, including the four pillars of Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotions.
- Operational Safety:Execute on and support safety programs specific to the use of vehicle operators in commercial activities.
- Program Management:Support the management of safety programs from inception to operations, ensuring adherence to timelines, key milestones, and strategic objectives. Support cross-functional teams and external partners on operational safety of AV fleets.
- Partner Engagement:Support Uber's AV partners and fleet operators to carry out Safety Assurance and Risk Management activities.
- Industry Awareness:Stay current with safety & health industry trends, is a member of professional safety associations and has a strong network of safety professionals for best practice sharing.

Basic Qualifications

- Safety Management Expertise:Minimum of 3 years of industry experience supporting the implementation and management of safety management programs in a transportation sector (AV's, aviation, automotive, trucking, maritime, etc.)
- Operational Safety:Experience supporting or executing safety programs related to the use of vehicle operators for development, testing and operations.
- Program Management:Proven track record supporting safety programs, particularly at in the AV or Aviation industry, with experience contributing to cross-functional and cross-industry teams.
- Communication & Relationship Building:Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to work across different cultures and industries.
- Education:Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, or related technical fields.

Preferred Qualifications

- Degree in safety, engineering, or related technical fields
- Experience working with SMS frameworks
- Experience performing data analysis and statistical analysis of operational safety data to generate safety performance indicators
- A continuous improvement approach, with a history of quick adaptation and self-directed learning
- A passion for creating empathetic, inspiring, and innovative transportation solutions in pursuit of positive societal outcomes

For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$118,000 per year - USD$131,000 per year.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$118,000 per year - USD$131,000 per year.

For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link [https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits](https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits).

About Uber

Uber Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held video game development company headquartered in beautiful downtown Kirkland, WA. Uber is currently developing Planetary Annihilation, a next generation real time strategy game of epic proportions.

Uber Careers

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29,300 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$6.7 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+35.3%
Revenue
$11.1 billion
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