In this role, you will report to our Safety Management System Lead.
You will:- SMS Policy Maintenance: Support the SMS Lead in the development, periodic review, revision, and version control and implementation support for enterprise-level safety policies and governance documentation.
- Safety Promotion: Develop and maintain policies and documentation related to promotion initiatives, including existing safety concern practices, and supplement them with closed-loop processes for maintaining a positive safety posture.
- Competence and Training: Develop frameworks for competence management and partner with Learning & Development teams to ensure safety policies are effectively integrated into onboarding and continuous training programs.
- Safety Culture: Support the SMS team's initiatives on culture (e.g., Safety Month, newsletters, town halls) to promote safety awareness and reinforce a positive safety attitude company-wide.
- Governance Support: Assist in the management of safety committees and working groups, ensuring alignment between policy objectives and effective departmental implementation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary point of contact for internal teams to interpret safety policies and gather feedback on how to improve all aspects of the SMS and the "lived" safety culture.
You have:- Minimum 5 years of experience in Safety Management Systems (SMS), Organizational Development, or Corporate Governance within safety-sensitive industries (AV, aviation, nuclear, automotive, or similar).
- Demonstrated experience in technical writing and maintaining complex policy frameworks.
- Proven track record of leading culture-change initiatives or internal communication programs.
- Strong understanding of inclusive culture principles and ability to succeed in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and influence skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
We prefer:- Experience with ISO 31000 or similar safety standards
- Experience in a high-growth technology environment or the autonomous vehicle industry.
- Familiarity with safety culture assessment tools and survey methodologies.
Travel: - The Safety Management and Best Practices team is spread across multiple regions. Travel is required for team onsites as well as for project-based activities such as audits.
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$168,000-$207,000 USD
