Safety Strategy Lead

📋 Description

• • The Safety Strategy Lead will lead cross-functional efforts in support of strategic safety programs and ensure alignment with organizational goals at Torc Robotics, a leader in autonomous driving since 2007 and now part of the Daimler family focused on developing software for automated trucks.
• • Day to day, the role involves assisting in the coordination, development, integration, and delivery of key safety programs such as driverless safety case programs, traffic safety law compliance, and SPI programs; managing documentation, evidence collection, and internal/external reviews; supporting external communications and regulatory engagement; translating high-level safety objectives into actionable plans; defining goals, objectives, and success metrics; identifying and managing dependencies, risks, and blockers across departments; providing regular updates to senior leadership; preparing and presenting dashboards and metrics; representing safety programs in internal and external assessments; fostering strong working relationships across technical and business teams; aligning with the PMO and Technical Product Managers; driving continuous improvement in planning, communication, and execution; supporting the Safety Review Board; contributing to the development of safety standards and processes; and promoting a proactive safety culture through education and recognition.
• • Torc Robotics is a pioneer in autonomous vehicle technology with over a decade of experience commercializing solutions, now dedicated solely to developing software for automated trucks to transform global freight movement, operating as part of the Daimler family with a collaborative, energetic, and team-focused culture committed to diversity and inclusion.
• • In this role, the person can learn and achieve deep expertise in safety-critical systems within autonomous vehicle development, gain experience leading complex cross-functional programs in a regulated environment, develop executive-level communication skills for technical stakeholders, contribute to industry-leading safety frameworks for driverless trucks, and grow as a strategic leader in a pioneering AV company shaping the future of freight transportation.