Autonomous Vehicle Safety Case Technical Program Manager

General Motors

. Build and maintain integrated program plans covering safety case workstreams, milestones, dependencies, resource needs, risks, decisions, and deliverables .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,200 - $290,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management for safety assurance in autonomous vehicles, with a focus on integrated planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in developing and managing safety cases, ensuring traceability, and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Program ManagementSafety Case DevelopmentRisk ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipRequirements Traceability

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Hard Skills

Integrated PlanningMilestone ManagementDependency TrackingEvidence ManagementChange ControlSafety Assurance ConceptsTechnical Program LeadershipAssessment ProcessesHazard ManagementSoftware Validation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityBuilding AlignmentWorking Through AmbiguityDriving Action to Closure

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehiclesADASSafety EngineeringSystems EngineeringSafety AssuranceEvidence-Based Safety ProgramsAI/MLHuman FactorsOperational Design DomainProduct Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain integrated program plans covering safety case workstreams, milestones, dependencies, resource needs, risks, decisions, and deliverables
Establish operating rhythms, governance forums, status reporting, action tracking, decision logs, and escalation paths
Align safety case claims with ADS product, engineering, validation, operational, and launch milestones
Translate safety strategies and program objectives into workstream charters, measurable outcomes, delivery plans, and ownership models
Identify and mitigate schedule, scope, technical, evidence, resource, and cross-functional dependency risks
Create concise communications for technical teams, senior leaders, and cross-functional decision forums
Coordinate development, assessment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ADS safety cases
Align safety claims, sufficiency criteria, evidence plans, assessment activities, and program milestones
Maintain traceability between safety strategies, claims, requirements, evidence, assessments, decisions, and system-scope or operating-condition changes
Coordinate technical inputs from AI/ML, autonomy, systems engineering, functional safety, SOTIF, cybersecurity, software validation, simulation, human factors, operations, and product safety teams
Track evidence readiness, assessment status, substantiation gaps, deviations, and corrective actions
Support impact assessments when ADS, operational design domain, platform, release, feature behavior, or deployment plans change
Improve safety case and safety assurance processes, tools, and information flows
Establish scalable methods for planning, prioritization, reporting, evidence management, and change control
Use program data and operational feedback to identify systemic issues and improve delivery predictability
Promote collaboration between safety assurance, engineering, and operations organizations
Help mature GM’s safety assurance practices as ADS technology, operating scope, evidence methods, and industry expectations evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, systems engineering, robotics, safety engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience leading complex technical programs in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, software-intensive systems, systems engineering, product safety, safety assurance, or another safety-critical domain
Experience leading cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams, stakeholders, dependencies, and enterprise-level visibility
Strong program management capabilities, including integrated planning, milestone management, dependency tracking, risk management, governance, issue resolution, and executive communication
Experience translating ambiguous technical or safety objectives into structured execution plans, measurable outcomes, and clear ownership
Experience developing, supporting, assessing, or managing safety cases, assurance cases, safety arguments, or equivalent evidence-based safety programs
Working knowledge of safety assurance concepts and practices, including requirements traceability, evidence management, hazard or risk management, change control, and assessment processes
Ability to understand and connect technical work across software, AI/ML, systems engineering, validation, simulation, human factors, operations, and product safety
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor information for technical, operational, and executive audiences
Ability to influence without authority, build alignment across functions, work through ambiguity, and drive action to closure
Passion for autonomous vehicle technology and safe deployment of advanced driving capabilities
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; candidates must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Company vehicle evaluation program, including assignment of a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate, subject to eligibility
Global employee well-being and career support resources