Volkswagen Group of America
Director, Autonomous Driving Safety | Chief Safety Officer
Volkswagen Group of America, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Description - Director, Autonomous Driving Safety (SDS000007)
Director, Autonomous Driving Safety - SDS000007 - Hybrid
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Primary Location United States-Texas-Austin Innovation.Sophistication.Optimization.Thisisour Passion. Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquartersinWolfsburgisoneoftheworld’sleadingautomobilemanufacturersandthe largestcarmakerinEurope. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity. As
ADMT , we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible, and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire groundfromstrategyandbusinessdevelopment,softwaredevelopmentandend-2-endintegration,fleetoperationsto next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we are an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success. Role Summary
The Director, Autonomous Driving Safety oversees and ensures that ADMT LLC’s autonomous driving vehicles and services are specified, designed, tested, and operated safely. The primary mission for this role is to build and maintain the trust and confidence of the public, regulators, and government agencies at the federal, state and local levels. The Director, Autonomous Driving Safety is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety management system for ADMT LLC in cooperation with the responsible departments and other relevant VW structures globally. In this context, the Director, Autonomous Driving Safety will drive the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards and best practices for autonomous driving system development and operations in the US. The Director, Autonomous Driving Safety will have independence from the technology and business development organizations to provide the assurance that ADMT’s operations are safe, that risks are assessed, and sufficient plans are in place to manage risk to an acceptable level. In this role, the Director, Autonomous Driving Safety will be the primary point of contact for all safety related topics towards both company leadership and external stakeholders including regulators (NHTSA, state and local), business partners, suppliers, government agencies, industry bodies, first responders and more. Role Responsibilities: SafetySystem,Strategy& Communications · DevelopandimplementSMS(SafetyManagementSystems)processesandactivitiesforincooperationwiththe responsible departments globally. · Bethe face andvoiceofADMTtotheoutsideworldonsafety-relatedmatters,includingparticipationinnationaland international forums on autonomous vehicle safety. · Activelydrivethesafety cultureacrossalllevelsoftheorganization,ensuringthat safetyandsecurity areanintegral part of all planning and decision-making. · Collaborategloballyacrossmulti-functionalorganizationsandbodiestointegrateandmaintainnecessarysafety principles, processes, and procedures. · DevelopandexecuteasafetycommunicationplanforsupportingADMTsexpansionandcommunity engagements. · Ensurethesafetyoftheautonomousdrivingfleetbyestablishingsafeoperatingprocedures,overseeingtheir implementation, and continuously improving based on lessons learned. · Establishprocessesnecessarytoensurecontinuoushandlingsafety-relateddisruptionsofADMTLLC’svehicle operations. · Co-leadoftheglobalADSafety Board(ADSB)alongsidetheADMTGmbHChiefSafetyOfficer (CSO) · Leadinvestigations onIncidents onpublic road testing with ID.Buzz AD and decide on Safety measures,such as Grounding fleets, Request SW Updates, Deviation permits etc. · EscalateandFeedinCrisisCommsforallADMTrelatedincidents,inform&updateVWGoACrisisComms team · Lead strategy and be the primary point of contact with internal safety departments, US regulatory agencies such as NHTSA,localsafetyagencies,firstrespondersandsimilarinrepresentingthecompanyonestablishingsafety-related policies and procedures in conjunction with autonomous driving vehicles. · Establishandimplementincident-andinvestigation-responseprocesses,includingtheirreporting,resolutionand timely responses to government and regulatory agencies, while mitigating reputational risks. · Guidethecommunicationsteamsonsafety-related messaging. Safety Framework
· Lead activities for ADMT LLC to demonstrate product and operational safety compliance with relevant industry safetystandardsandguidelines(ISO,SAE,AVSC,etc.)forAutonomousDrivingSystems,includingthird-partyaudits, assessments, and certifications, where applicable. · Lead the update and publishing of the VSSA (Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment) document based on product improvementsandlearnings;ensurethatADMT’sproductandoperationsfulfilltheclaimsincludedintheVSSA. · ReviewtheglobalproductSafetyAssuranceCaseanddrivethepreparationofsupplementarycontentwhere needed for US applications in support of the VSSA claims. · DevelopsafetyplansandassessmentstomeetoperationalneedsandexpectationsforspecificMobility- or Transportation-as-a-Service(MaaS/TaaS)implementationsandbusiness partners. · AnalyzeglobalsafetyperformancemetricsfortheirsufficiencytoreleaseproductsandservicesintargetUS markets. · Supportthesafetyteamsintechnicalreviews,includingcoordinationoflegalsupportwhereneededinthe interpretations of US regulations, traffic laws and more. YearsofRelevant Experience:
· 10+ years of relevant professional experience in a safety role intransportation, automotive, aviationor similar domain involving complex, safety-critical products · 5+yearsofleadership/supervisoryexperience preferred Education · Bachelor’sdegreeinEngineering,Robotics,ComputerScience,orarelated field ·
PREFERRED : Master’sorPhDinEngineering,Robotics,ComputerScience,orarelatedfieldisa plus Skills: Excellent written, communication and presentation skills with top management, internal / external partners, stakeholders, and project affiliates Ability to understand and extract action plans from complex technical discussions and translate into succinct messaging for cross-functional status reporting Self-motivated,flexibleindividualwithhighdegreeofinnovation,ownership,andaccountabilityfor results Workgloballyandcross-functionallytoensurenecessaryprojectsupportand prioritization Stronginitiative,andexcellentinfluencingandnegotiation skills Strongprocess orientation Analytical,strategical,andconceptualthinking–usinglogicand reason Strongdesiretolearnandcloseknowledgegapsrelatedtotechnologyandsoftwareusedinthe product Abletocontinuouslyquestionandchallengethestatus-quo,alwaysdocumentingandapplyingthelessons learned ValidStateDriving License Required Skills: Deepexperienceinthesafetyengineeringofcomplex,software-controlled systems Knowledgeofapplicablesafetyregulationsandbestpractices(NHTSA,DOT,AVSC, etc.) Expertisewithmodernsystemsengineeringmethodsandtools,judgmentanddetailorientedinexercisingcareful planning Knowledgeofrecognizedgapsinglobalsafetystandards,particularlywhenappliedto autonomy Experienceleadingoroverseeingaccident/incident investigations Knowledge and experience designing a safety management system (SMS): including proactive, reactive, and reporting strategies Automotive,aviationorsimilarproductdevelopment experience Experienceinteractingwithregulatoryagenciesatthefederal,state,andlocallevels(NHTSA,NTSB, etc.) Safetycertificationinrelevant areas Work Flexibility : AccommodationforworkingtimezonedifferencesbetweenUSlocationsandGermanyas needed Ready and able to travel (international and domestic) to remote offices, training facilities or other testing cities subject to business needs Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds,anddonotdiscriminatebasedonrace,sex,age,disability,sexualorientation,nationalorigin,religion, color,genderidentity/expression,maritalstatus,veteranstatus,oranyothercharacteristicsprotectedbyapplicable laws.
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Primary Location United States-Texas-Austin Innovation.Sophistication.Optimization.Thisisour Passion. Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquartersinWolfsburgisoneoftheworld’sleadingautomobilemanufacturersandthe largestcarmakerinEurope. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity. As
ADMT , we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible, and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire groundfromstrategyandbusinessdevelopment,softwaredevelopmentandend-2-endintegration,fleetoperationsto next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we are an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success. Role Summary
The Director, Autonomous Driving Safety oversees and ensures that ADMT LLC’s autonomous driving vehicles and services are specified, designed, tested, and operated safely. The primary mission for this role is to build and maintain the trust and confidence of the public, regulators, and government agencies at the federal, state and local levels. The Director, Autonomous Driving Safety is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety management system for ADMT LLC in cooperation with the responsible departments and other relevant VW structures globally. In this context, the Director, Autonomous Driving Safety will drive the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards and best practices for autonomous driving system development and operations in the US. The Director, Autonomous Driving Safety will have independence from the technology and business development organizations to provide the assurance that ADMT’s operations are safe, that risks are assessed, and sufficient plans are in place to manage risk to an acceptable level. In this role, the Director, Autonomous Driving Safety will be the primary point of contact for all safety related topics towards both company leadership and external stakeholders including regulators (NHTSA, state and local), business partners, suppliers, government agencies, industry bodies, first responders and more. Role Responsibilities: SafetySystem,Strategy& Communications · DevelopandimplementSMS(SafetyManagementSystems)processesandactivitiesforincooperationwiththe responsible departments globally. · Bethe face andvoiceofADMTtotheoutsideworldonsafety-relatedmatters,includingparticipationinnationaland international forums on autonomous vehicle safety. · Activelydrivethesafety cultureacrossalllevelsoftheorganization,ensuringthat safetyandsecurity areanintegral part of all planning and decision-making. · Collaborategloballyacrossmulti-functionalorganizationsandbodiestointegrateandmaintainnecessarysafety principles, processes, and procedures. · DevelopandexecuteasafetycommunicationplanforsupportingADMTsexpansionandcommunity engagements. · Ensurethesafetyoftheautonomousdrivingfleetbyestablishingsafeoperatingprocedures,overseeingtheir implementation, and continuously improving based on lessons learned. · Establishprocessesnecessarytoensurecontinuoushandlingsafety-relateddisruptionsofADMTLLC’svehicle operations. · Co-leadoftheglobalADSafety Board(ADSB)alongsidetheADMTGmbHChiefSafetyOfficer (CSO) · Leadinvestigations onIncidents onpublic road testing with ID.Buzz AD and decide on Safety measures,such as Grounding fleets, Request SW Updates, Deviation permits etc. · EscalateandFeedinCrisisCommsforallADMTrelatedincidents,inform&updateVWGoACrisisComms team · Lead strategy and be the primary point of contact with internal safety departments, US regulatory agencies such as NHTSA,localsafetyagencies,firstrespondersandsimilarinrepresentingthecompanyonestablishingsafety-related policies and procedures in conjunction with autonomous driving vehicles. · Establishandimplementincident-andinvestigation-responseprocesses,includingtheirreporting,resolutionand timely responses to government and regulatory agencies, while mitigating reputational risks. · Guidethecommunicationsteamsonsafety-related messaging. Safety Framework
· Lead activities for ADMT LLC to demonstrate product and operational safety compliance with relevant industry safetystandardsandguidelines(ISO,SAE,AVSC,etc.)forAutonomousDrivingSystems,includingthird-partyaudits, assessments, and certifications, where applicable. · Lead the update and publishing of the VSSA (Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment) document based on product improvementsandlearnings;ensurethatADMT’sproductandoperationsfulfilltheclaimsincludedintheVSSA. · ReviewtheglobalproductSafetyAssuranceCaseanddrivethepreparationofsupplementarycontentwhere needed for US applications in support of the VSSA claims. · DevelopsafetyplansandassessmentstomeetoperationalneedsandexpectationsforspecificMobility- or Transportation-as-a-Service(MaaS/TaaS)implementationsandbusiness partners. · AnalyzeglobalsafetyperformancemetricsfortheirsufficiencytoreleaseproductsandservicesintargetUS markets. · Supportthesafetyteamsintechnicalreviews,includingcoordinationoflegalsupportwhereneededinthe interpretations of US regulations, traffic laws and more. YearsofRelevant Experience:
· 10+ years of relevant professional experience in a safety role intransportation, automotive, aviationor similar domain involving complex, safety-critical products · 5+yearsofleadership/supervisoryexperience preferred Education · Bachelor’sdegreeinEngineering,Robotics,ComputerScience,orarelated field ·
PREFERRED : Master’sorPhDinEngineering,Robotics,ComputerScience,orarelatedfieldisa plus Skills: Excellent written, communication and presentation skills with top management, internal / external partners, stakeholders, and project affiliates Ability to understand and extract action plans from complex technical discussions and translate into succinct messaging for cross-functional status reporting Self-motivated,flexibleindividualwithhighdegreeofinnovation,ownership,andaccountabilityfor results Workgloballyandcross-functionallytoensurenecessaryprojectsupportand prioritization Stronginitiative,andexcellentinfluencingandnegotiation skills Strongprocess orientation Analytical,strategical,andconceptualthinking–usinglogicand reason Strongdesiretolearnandcloseknowledgegapsrelatedtotechnologyandsoftwareusedinthe product Abletocontinuouslyquestionandchallengethestatus-quo,alwaysdocumentingandapplyingthelessons learned ValidStateDriving License Required Skills: Deepexperienceinthesafetyengineeringofcomplex,software-controlled systems Knowledgeofapplicablesafetyregulationsandbestpractices(NHTSA,DOT,AVSC, etc.) Expertisewithmodernsystemsengineeringmethodsandtools,judgmentanddetailorientedinexercisingcareful planning Knowledgeofrecognizedgapsinglobalsafetystandards,particularlywhenappliedto autonomy Experienceleadingoroverseeingaccident/incident investigations Knowledge and experience designing a safety management system (SMS): including proactive, reactive, and reporting strategies Automotive,aviationorsimilarproductdevelopment experience Experienceinteractingwithregulatoryagenciesatthefederal,state,andlocallevels(NHTSA,NTSB, etc.) Safetycertificationinrelevant areas Work Flexibility : AccommodationforworkingtimezonedifferencesbetweenUSlocationsandGermanyas needed Ready and able to travel (international and domestic) to remote offices, training facilities or other testing cities subject to business needs Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds,anddonotdiscriminatebasedonrace,sex,age,disability,sexualorientation,nationalorigin,religion, color,genderidentity/expression,maritalstatus,veteranstatus,oranyothercharacteristicsprotectedbyapplicable laws.
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