JOB DESCRIPTION

Remote: This role is categorized as remote. This means 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.

YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline, Engineering, regulatory policy discipline, or similar experience
• 8+ years in industry, proven experience in program management (technical preferred) and proficiency with a variety of program and project management methodologies, planning and tracking artifacts, tools and platforms
• Significant regulatory compliance experience and understanding of the different automotive regulatory bodies, rulemaking process, and federal and state authorities.
• Experience leading sophisticated, fast-paced programs with broad scope and enterprise level visibility spanning multiple teams and organizations, often with conflicting priorities and schedules
• Thrive in ambiguity, crafting simplicity and order
• Effective at building consensus across different functions
• Self-motivation and enthusiasm to lead complex programs, develop teams, promote collaboration, encourage standard methodologies, and constantly improve
• Passion for self-driving car technology and its impact on the world

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• MBA or Masters in technical discipline, Engineering, regulatory policy discipline, or related experience
• 10+ years in industry, proven experience in program management (technical preferred) and proficiency with a variety of program and project management methodologies, planning and tracking artifacts, tools and platforms
• Knowledge of autonomous vehicle regulations and compliance requirements for autonomous vehicle design, safety, permitting, testing, training, operations, and reporting under various regulatory regimes
• Experience with autonomous vehicles or other sophisticated, high-quality products from design through launch and scale
• Experience with Safety Case development in robotics, aerospace, transportation or similar with familiarity balancing trades between depth and breadth of implementation

THE ROLE

The Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE-ADS) department, part of GM’s Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization, leads the development of a comprehensive safety case for automated driving systems (ADS). This work supports GM’s vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.
As the AV Behavioral Regulatory Lead, you will report to the Head of AV Safety Strategy and Assurance and lead regulatory efforts related to AV behavior, including traffic law compliance and performance standards. You’ll collaborate with Legal, Government Affairs, and regulatory experts to ensure compliance, influence future regulations, and support incident reporting and inquiries. You’ll also work with the AV Safety Data Analysis team to define metrics for monitoring behavioral compliance, ultimately strengthening GM’s AV leadership and regulatory trust.