Autonomous Vehicle Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Moove AV

At Moove AV, we’re on a mission to make the world safer by enabling autonomy in transportation. Partnering with industry leaders like Waymo, we’re redefining fleet management and driving the commercialisation of autonomous vehicles.

We’re expanding globally and seeking passionate, innovative professionals to join our journey. If you’re ready to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and help make mobility safer, more efficient, and accessible, we want to hear from you!

The AV Safety Manager is a key position responsible for the secure operation and oversight of Moove AV's robotaxi infrastructure and services within the assigned US region.

In this rapidly scaling environment, your core responsibility is Safety Assurance making sure risks are transparent, consistently understood, and immediately addressed. This involves active monitoring of safety performance, rigorous incident investigation, and the maintenance of high operational safety standards across all sites.

You will achieve safety excellence by collaborating with a variety of internal and external partners, including the Global Safety Team, Ride Hailing Operations, Fleet Deployment & Readiness, Training, and external vendors. This is a unique opportunity to build and own local programs from the ground up, while shaping safety and compliance for the future of autonomous vehicle operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborate closely with the General Manager to define and execute strategies for enhancing fleet health, aligning with strategic objectives and technological advancements.

• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and deliver timely, insightful reports to stakeholders.

• Manage and cultivate relationships with third-party vendors and partners, ensuring consistent, high performance standards and supporting fleet development.

• Ensure the fleet is operationally ready for deployment by conducting comprehensive readiness assessments, evaluating site and fleet performance, and implementing best practices.

• Monitor and analyze key safety performance indicators, trends, interventions, and anomalies to validate the safety case and implement necessary operational controls or risk mitigation strategies.

• Drive predictive maintenance capabilities, manage upgrades, and ensure stringent compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

• Lead Site Safety Programs functions, including weekly Safety Stand-Downs and Safety Concern Reporting workstreams, and Remediate Nonconformance as needed.

• Conduct routine tabletop exercises with vendors to maintain a successful incident readiness program.

What you will need for this position

• 3–7 years of experience in transportation safety, logistics, or trucking.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Safety Science, Safety Risk Management, Ergonomics, Logistics, Transportation, and or related safety field preferred.

• Strong preference for someone who is experienced with Kaizen framework and processes and/or is focused on daily incremental improvements to processes and systems

• Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations

• Preferred certifications include OSHA 500/501 or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Applicants must be authorized to work and reside in the United States

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including excellent presentation skills, with the ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to maintain positive relationships with clients, employees, and support departments.

• Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely articulate thoughts.

• Proven ability to influence employees and create a safety-first culture

• Ability to Develop and Maintain Key cross-functional internal and external working relationships with Operations, Security, Facility, and Central Operations Teams.

Adaptability and Resilience

• Must have a strong ability to adapt well to rapidly changing environments with ambiguous direction and dynamic strategies.

• Remain flexible and agile for changing business needs and/or projects.

• Capable of responding quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios.

• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, especially in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

• Must be on call and responsive for 24/7 operation.

Analytical and Operational Expertise

• Strong logic, analytical, and Safety Management-related skills.

• Ability to resolve complex operational problems.

• Working knowledge and proficiency with Google Workspace programs and the ability to manage and manipulate data in spreadsheets.

• Ability to build and execute productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other leaders for load balancing.

Benefits

• Your Health, Covered: Multiple medical plan tiers — including a zero-deductible option — with full preventive care coverage and a dedicated personal health guide who finds doctors, builds care plans, and fights billing errors on your behalf. Comprehensive dental and vision coverage that handles everything from routine cleanings and exams to major dental work, orthodontia, frames, and contact lenses.

• Investing in Your Future: A full-service 401(k) retirement plan with a diverse fund lineup, seamless payroll-integrated contributions, and generous employer match— fully administered so you can set it and focus on what matters.

• Protected From Day One: Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance provided to you at no cost, so you and your family have a financial safety net just in case.

• Keep More of Every Paycheck: Pre-tax spending accounts for medical expenses and daily commuting costs mean less taxable income and more take-home pay.

About the team

Our team is analytical, fast-moving, and solutions-driven. We combine data, teamwork, and innovation to deliver world-class autonomous vehicle operations. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about improving systems, people, and performance, you’ll fit right in.