Remote: This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in the United States and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.
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The Role
The Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE-ADS) department, part of GM’s Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization, leads the development of a comprehensive safety case for automated driving systems (ADS). This work supports GM’s vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.
As the AV Behavioral Regulatory Lead, you will report to the Head of AV Safety Strategy and Assurance and lead regulatory efforts related to AV behavior, including traffic law compliance and performance standards. You’ll collaborate with Legal, Government Affairs, and regulatory experts to ensure compliance, influence future regulations, and support incident reporting and inquiries. You’ll also work with the AV Safety Data Analysis team to define metrics for monitoring behavioral compliance, ultimately strengthening GM’s AV leadership and regulatory trust.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
Strategy & Execution
Lead the regulatory strategy for the AV safety case, coordinating across GPSSC, Legal, Regulatory, and Government Affairs
Develop and execute a unified roadmap for regulatory arguments aligned with standards and best practices
Oversee state-level compliance strategies for traffic laws and first responder interactions
Engage with federal, state, and local regulators, understanding their roles and perspectives
Translate regulatory requirements into actionable engineering and operational plans
Track and ensure compliance with AV permitting, vehicle standards, and operator training
Prepare and deliver required reports (e.g., NHTSA Consent Order, DOJ DPA)
Support incident response and regulatory inquiries in coordination with cross-functional teams
Shape AV rulemaking at the state (lead) and federal (support) levels
Drive continuous improvement in regulatory engagement processes and tools
Technical
Apply technical judgment to align engineering solutions with regulatory requirements
Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to bridge technical and regulatory needs
Promote clear, data-driven safety metrics to demonstrate compliance and build regulator confidence
Identify risks, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely execution of compliance milestones
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree  in technical discipline, Engineering, regulatory policy discipline, or similar experienceÂ
8+ years in industry, proven experience in program management (technical preferred) and proficiency with a variety of program and project management methodologies, planning and tracking artifacts, tools and platformsÂ
U.S. citizenship required pursuant to government
Significant regulatory compliance experience and understanding of the different automotive regulatory bodies, rulemaking process, and federal and state authorities.Â
Experience leading sophisticated, fast-paced programs with broad scope and enterprise level visibility spanning multiple teams and organizations, often with conflicting priorities and schedulesÂ
Thrive in ambiguity, crafting simplicity and orderÂ
Effective at building consensus across different functionsÂ
Self-motivation and enthusiasm to lead complex programs, develop teams, promote collaboration, encourage standard methodologies, and constantly improveÂ
Passion for self-driving car technology and its impact on the worldÂ
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Â
MBA or Masters in technical discipline, Engineering, regulatory policy discipline, or related experienceÂ
10+ years in industry, proven experience in program management (technical preferred) and proficiency with a variety of program and project management methodologies, planning and tracking artifacts, tools and platformsÂ
Knowledge of autonomous vehicle regulations and compliance requirements for autonomous vehicle design, safety, permitting, testing, training, operations, and reporting under various regulatory regimesÂ
Experience with autonomous vehicles or other sophisticated, high-quality products from design through launch and scale
Experience with Safety Case development in robotics, aerospace, transportation or similar with familiarity balancing trades between depth and breadth of implementation
Compensation:
The expected base compensation for this role is $160,200- $245,400 USD Annually
Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Benefits:
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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