Manager, Safety Clearance Program Management

TL;DR

Manager, Safety Clearance Program Management: Overseeing the end-to-end SDMA clearance process for autonomous robotaxi development with an accent on ensuring scalable and robust processes are implemented as the company expands. Focus on defining and managing the scope and timeline for clearance activities, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to the clearance programs while managing dependencies across various teams.

Location: On-site in Foster City, CA

Salary: $205,000 - $284,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market.

What you will do

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end SDMA clearance process, ensuring all program stages are executed efficiently.
• Lead a team of Technical Program Managers, providing guidance and support for multiple concurrent clearance programs.
• Develop and drive program schedules, milestones, and deliverables related to the safety and clearance of our autonomous robotaxi.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all clearance-related activities, facilitating communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Define and manage the scope and timeline for the various clearance activities, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to the clearance programs while managing dependencies across various teams.
• Report on program status, risks, and progress to senior leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and timelines.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in technical program management, with a proven track record of shipping complex, safety-critical systems.
• Experience managing and leading teams of program managers or technical leads.
• BS or MS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of complex hardware and software development lifecycles.
• Experience in program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.

Nice to have

• Experience with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262 or other safety-related standards (e.g., IEC 61508, DO-178C).
• Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry.
• Familiarity with systems engineering and requirements management.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design.
• Fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.