Program Validation and Safety Manager (GPSSC)

What You'll Do

Lead & Develop Talent
Lead and coach Program Validation Safety Engineers; build leadership capability, strengthen technical depth, and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture.

Deliver Program Execution
Ensure robust, risk-based validation strategies and execution across multiple programs; drive PVCL readiness with clear risk identification, trade-off decisions, and mitigation ownership.

Integrate Program Validation, DVUL, and Functional Safety Deliverables
Lead integration of Functional Safety, DVUL, and validation requirements into program execution; ensure completeness and closure of safety deliverables (e.g., verifying program VeSCoM is ready to move through DVUL, VDC/PVCL, salable/CTF and STC safety readiness) while meeting regulatory and internal performance standards.

Drive Cross-Functional Alignment
Manage the team of PVSE’s to deliver GVBE (physical and virtual) by partnering with Chief Engineers, Program Engineering, Safety, and Quality to align validation and safety strategies, influence decisions, and resolve complex cross-functional conflicts impacting program risk and timing.

Communicate & Influence
Provide clear, data-driven insights on program status, risks, and trade-offs; influence leadership decision-making and support governance forums with actionable recommendations.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in product development, validation, systems engineering, or safety-critical development
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including leading technical teams or leaders
• Strong knowledge of GVDP, validation planning, and risk-based execution frameworks
• Working knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), DVUL processes, and safety-critical system development
• Proven ability to lead through others, manage multiple programs, and prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence skills

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience leading multiple program teams or technical leaders across complex vehicle programs
• Deep understanding of vehicle/system-level validation, integration, and safety assurance
• Experience integrating validation, DVUL, and functional safety in production programs
• Demonstrated success driving process standardization, tool adoption, and organizational capability improvements
• Strong program/project management capability (PMP, Agile, or equivalent)
• Experience in safety-critical systems, regulatory compliance, or global vehicle programs