Program Manager, AV Operational Safety

- Operational Safety:Execute on and support safety programs specific to the use of vehicle operators in commercial activities.
- Program Management:Support the management of safety programs from inception to operations, ensuring adherence to timelines, key milestones, and strategic objectives. Support cross-functional teams and external partners on operational safety of AV fleets.
- Partner Engagement:Support Uber's AV partners and fleet operators to carry out Safety Assurance and Risk Management activities.
- Industry Awareness:Stay 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

- Safety Management Expertise:Minimum of 3 years of industry experience supporting the implementation and management of safety management programs in a transportation sector (AV's, aviation, automotive, trucking, maritime, etc.)
- Operational Safety:Experience supporting or executing safety programs related to the use of vehicle operators for development, testing and operations.
- Program Management:Proven track record supporting safety programs, particularly at in the AV or Aviation industry, with experience contributing to cross-functional and cross-industry teams.
- Communication & Relationship Building:Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to work across different cultures and industries.
- Education:Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, or related technical fields.

Preferred Qualifications

- Degree in safety, engineering, or related technical fields
- Experience working with SMS frameworks
- Experience performing data analysis and statistical analysis of operational safety data to generate safety performance indicators
- A continuous improvement approach, with a history of quick adaptation and self-directed learning
- A passion for creating empathetic, inspiring, and innovative transportation solutions in pursuit of positive societal outcomes

For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$118,000 per year - USD$131,000 per year.

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year.

For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$118,000 per year - USD$131,000 per year.

For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$145,500 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits.

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Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL

Job ID: Uber-158015

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-01T00:12:03