Autonomous Vehicle Regulatory Program Manager (GPSSC)
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Warren, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Role
The SafetyAssurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software(SAFE-ADS) departmentis part of the Global Product Safety System and Certification (GPSSC) organizationatGM.The SAFE-ADSdepartmentserves as the centralbody for automated driving system(ADS)safetyand brings togetherexpertisefrom across the company toestablishacomprehensivesafety case.GMs vision is zero crasheszero emissions and zerocongestion AV safety is at the heart of driving forward this vision.
GM is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Regulatory Program Manager to lead cross-functional regulatory compliance and engagement programs that support the safe development testing deployment and continuous improvement ofautomated driving systems(ADS). This role is focused on broaderADScompliance and regulatory readiness including regulatory strategy requirement management agency engagement support reporting coordination milestone planning risk management and cross-functional execution.
The successful candidate will work closely with Safety Engineering Legal Government Affairs Operations and Product teams to translate regulatory requirements into actionable workplans track execution across multiple stakeholders and help ensure GM is prepared for submissions inquiries audits assessments and evolving external expectations. This role requires a strong program manager who can bring structure to complex work manage dependencies and risks and drive clarity across technical and non-technical teams.
What Youll Do
Define and drive the execution model for AVregulatory compliance programs across GPSSC Legal Government Affairs Engineering Operations and other key stakeholders.
Build andmaintainintegrated program plans milestones timelines and dependency tracking for regulatory workstreams supporting AV development testing launch readiness and post-launch obligations.
Coordinate the identification documentation interpretation and operationalization of regulatory requirements across federal state and localjurisdictionsrelevant to autonomous vehicle development and deployment.
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate regulatory requirements into engineering operational validation reporting and process workplans and track execution to completion.
Support regulatory submissions recurring reports audits assessments and formal inquiries by coordinating inputs timelines reviews approvals and issue resolution across stakeholders.
Coordinate responses to regulator questions data requests incident-related inquiries and investigations in partnership with Safety Engineering Operations Legal and Government Affairs teams.
Establish and run clear program governance including status reviews risk management action tracking decision logs and escalation pathways for regulatory initiatives.
Proactivelyidentifyschedule scope compliance and cross-functional dependency risks; develop mitigation plans; and escalate issues whenappropriate.
Drive continuous improvement in regulatory planning execution tools processes and cross-team collaboration to improve efficiency readiness and transparency.
Partner with technical leaders and subject matter experts to ensure regulatory strategies and deliverables are grounded in sound technical understanding and defensible safety practices.
Establish and own regulatory related safety case claims sufficiencycriteriaand recommended evidence.
Support the broader AV safety case and safety assurance workstreams by helping align regulatory expectations milestones and externally facing materials with internal safety strategy and execution.
Help improve traceability between regulatory requirements program deliverables evidence and status so leadership can maketimely well-informed decisions.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelors degree in Engineering Public Policy Regulatory Affairs Computer Science Robotics Systems Engineering Safety ora relatedfield.
7 years of relevant experience in program management regulatory compliance safety systems engineering autonomous vehicles ADAS or other complex safety-critical technical environments.
Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders dependencies and enterprise-level visibility.
Strong program management skills including planning scheduling dependency management risk management governance and executive status communication.
Experience translating ambiguous requirements into structured execution plans and driving teams toward clear milestones and deliverables.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance principlesinthe autonomousvehicle spaceand the ability to work effectively across technical legal and policy-oriented stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for executive regulatory and technical audiences.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity build consensus across functions and bring structure to fast-moving evolving programs.
Passion for autonomous vehicle technology and safe deployment of advanced driving capabilities.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Advanced degree in Engineering Mathematics Computer Science Robotics Safety Management Regulatory Policy Public Policy ora relatedfield.
Prior experience in an autonomous vehicle or advanced mobility regulatory certification or safety assurance role.
Advanced understanding of AI/ML safety validation techniques probabilistic or evidence-based safety arguments and how emerging technologies shape regulatory expectations.
Familiarity with Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) or similar structured argumentation frameworks.
Experience withrequirementsmanagement traceability and evidence management practices in safety-critical development lifecycles.
Experience working in fast-paced high-growth engineering organizations with frequent software releases and evolving system scope.
Experience engaging with external assessors regulatorsstandardsbodies or industry consortia.
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle regulations and compliance requirements spanning permitting testing reporting operator readiness operational controls and launch-related obligations.
Compensation:The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.
The salary range for this role is $160200 to $290700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance
Benefits:GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical dental vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts retirement savings plan sickness and accident benefits life insurance paid vacation & holidays tuition assistance programs employee assistance program GM vehicle discounts and more.
Company Vehicle:Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
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