Uber Manager Operational Safety Autonomous Mobility & Delivery 

United States, West Virginia 

547770987

In this role, you will be responsible for developing a safety program for AV fleet operations that assures the relevant infrastructure, operations and processes utilized in the course of AV rides and deliveries on the Uber Platform complies with safety-related regulatory requirements and conforms to industry standards and best practices that have been adopted at Uber and by our partners. This role will help establish Uber’s internal safety standards and associated requirements to be applied across all of Uber’s AV fleet partners operating on the Platform and support approaches to audit conformance with those standards and requirements. This will be a highly cross-functional role, requiring collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the complex and evolving AV space. This role will involve program support, execution, and partner engagement responsibilities with a strong focus on cross functional collaboration.

Scope of Responsibility

1. Safety Management Execution: Support the implementation of Uber’s safety management system specific to AV fleet operations, including the four pillars of Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotions.
2. Continuous Improvement: Participate in the continuous improvement of safety processes and programs by analyzing feedback, identifying gaps, and suggesting enhancements to streamline safety operations.
3. Safety Program Execution: Execute or support the operationalization of Safety Programs such as Safety Assurance and Risk Assessment.
4. Partner Engagement: Work closely with Uber’s AV partners and fleet operators to understand their requirements for operations on the Uber Platform and creatively problem solve for mutually successful outcomes.
5. Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with many different skilled individuals across Uber, including business development, fleets, product management, legal, policy, safety operations, marketing, engineering, and regional operations teams
6. Industry Awareness: Stays current with safety & health industry trends, is a member of professional safety associations and has a strong network of safety professionals for best practice sharing.

Basic Qualifications

1. Safety Management Expertise: 5+ years of industry experience implementing and managing safety management programs in a transportation sector (AV’s, aviation, automotive, trucking, maritime, etc.)
2. Operational Safety: Experience implementing or supporting safety programs related to the use of vehicle operators for development, testing and operations.
3. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in safety, engineering, or related technical fields.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Advanced degree in safety, engineering, or related technical fields
2. Experience working with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or other SMS frameworks
3. Experience performing data analysis and statistical analysis of operational safety data to generate safety performance indicators
4. A continuous improvement approach, with a history of quick adaptation and self-directed learning
5. A passion for creating empathetic, inspiring, and innovative transportation solutions in pursuit of positive societal outcomes
6. Communication & Relationship Building: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to work across different cultures and industries.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year.

For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$155,000 per year - USD$172,000 per year.