Senior Operations Safety Manager at Motional

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

174500.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Management Systems, Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Policies, Training Development, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Autonomous Vehicle Technologies, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision Making

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing. Mission Summary: As Senior Operations Safety Manager, you'll be responsible for developing, implementing and managing safety programs, ensuring the safe operation of our autonomous vehicles across all operational design domains, applications and environments. You'll lead a team and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, test operations, compliance and legal, to drive safety as a bed rock of our culture while ensuring rapid technology development. What you'll be doing: Lead the development and implementation of company-wide operational safety policies, procedures, and standards for autonomous driving operations. Own and evolve the operational elements of our company’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with industry best practices and applicable regulatory frameworks. Oversee hazard identification, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies related to testing, deployment, and operations of autonomous vehicles. Lead investigations into operational incidents, near misses, and safety-critical events. Ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented effectively. Develop and deliver safety training programs for operators, safety drivers, and operational staff in alignment with AVSC guidelines. Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization. Partner with engineering, product, and fleet operations teams to integrate safety considerations into system design, validation, and operational practices. Monitor and interpret evolving regulations and standards for autonomous driving technology; ensure company practices meet or exceed compliance requirements. Define and track key operational safety performance indicators. Provide regular reporting to executive leadership and external stakeholders as required. Benchmark against industry safety standards, identify gaps, and implement initiatives to maintain leadership in safety excellence. What we're looking for: 8+ years industry and 3+ years of experience in safety operations for automotive, aerospace, or robotics systems development Strong knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), risk assessment methodologies, and incident investigation techniques. Experience working with regulatory agencies (e.g., NHTSA, DOT, OSHA, FAA, or equivalent). Experience with AVSC (Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium), UL-4600 and other Autonomous System best practices Demonstrated ability to develop safety policies, training, and reporting frameworks in complex operational environments. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at making data-driven safety decisions. Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technologies, including perception, planning, and control systems, testing protocols, and deployment challenges is highly desirable. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Transportation, or a related field Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to the office environment, outside weather conditions, road conditions, and pedestrian traffic. The team member is regularly exposed to mechanical and computer parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate. When traveling, the team member will be exposed to airports, airplanes, hotels and public transportation environments. This role is based in our Las Vegas office and requires in-office days each week. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more. Salary Range $134,000—$174,500 USD Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more. Our journey is always people first. We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move. Higher purpose, greater impact. We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do. Scale up, not starting up. Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

The Senior Operations Safety Manager will develop, implement, and manage safety programs for autonomous vehicles. This role involves leading a team and collaborating with various departments to ensure safety is a core aspect of the company's culture.