Operations Safety Strategy & Compliance Manager

You will report to the Operations Safety and Readiness Lead and can be based out of Mountain View, San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles or Austin. This role has a hybrid work arrangement.

In this role you'll:

• Protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and mitigate operational risks.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to establish and maintain quality assurance processes, including regular audits, inspections, and assessments to identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a safety advocate within the organization, fostering a culture of safety awareness and accountability among employees and stakeholders through training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct analysis of safety data and performance metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance safety outcomes and reduce incidents.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes in the Operations safety landscape, and provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive edge.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and other in internal & external stakeholders to represent the company's interests and influence policy development and industry standards related to transportation safety.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive safety governance framework for operations, encompassing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance.

At a minimum, we'd like you to have:

• Proven track record of at least 10 years in transportation safety management or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and best practices applicable to transportation operations, including but not limited to DOT, NHTSA, and OSHA requirements.
• You will interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights to drive safety improvements.
• You will engage and partner at all levels of the organization.
• You will lead multi-functional teams and promote change

It's preferred if you have:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent safety certification.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as aviation, military, or logistics.

While at Waymo, you will enjoy benefits that cover…

Health and wellness: Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), a Health Saving Account (HSA), and special wellness programs.

Financial wellness: Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer a great compensation package, bonus opportunities, equity, a generous 401(k) plan, 1-on-1 financial coaching, a 529 College Savings Plan and lots of other perks and employee discounts.

Flexibility and time off: Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave.

Supporting families: When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include paid parental leave (birthing parent gets 24 weeks of paid leave with up to 4 weeks of additional leave before their due date, and non-birthing parent gets 18 weeks of paid leave), and 20 days of subsidized backup childcare or adult/elder care.. Access to fertility care or adoption support as you grow your family.

Community and personal development: At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer.

Cool perks: Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more.

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