Principal Product Safety Strategist

Geotab•Atlanta, GA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities. Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news. We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Principal Product Safety Strategist who will act as an expert and strategic leader accountable for defining, championing, and ensuring the overarching integrity and safety of Geotab’s products. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you! As a Principal Product Safety Strategist, your key area of responsibility will be leading the development of scalable frameworks that ensure early identification and resolution of product risks while balancing innovation, compliance, and business objectives. You will be responsible for leading the innovation and standardization of cutting-edge hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies tailored to evolving technologies. You will need to work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Engineering, Product, Legal), senior leadership, and external stakeholders to maintain and enhance our market leadership in safety and reliability. To be successful in this role you will to have the ability to translate complex technical risk information into actionable insights for executive and legal audiences. In addition, the successful candidate will have expert program management and change management skills with an ability to identify needs, develop effective solutions, and manage large-scale safety initiatives through completion. The successful candidate will also be able to manage multiple timelines and contrasting priorities to ensure safety requirements align with overarching business objectives.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in implementing, and managing comprehensive product safety programs.
Experience with vehicle technology and telematics-adjacent systems or systems engineering.
Experience working within a technical or engineering organization/knowledge of the high-technology industry is an asset
Deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including reinforcement learning, neural networks, generative models, and the mitigation of AI system risks (FATE).
Mastery of hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies such as FMEA, FTA, STPA, and HAZOP.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Strong command of program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and proven success in organizational change management.
Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from R&D teams to executive leadership.
Deep familiarity with global safety and regulatory frameworks (ISO, SAE, UL, FCC, CPSC, NHTSA) and their application to connected vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

Influence overall product strategy by articulating the safety, interoperability, and AI ethics implications of proposed features and technologies, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals and translating complex risks for executive decision-making.
Continuously monitor and interpret emerging technologies (especially AI), regulatory landscapes, and industry trends to proactively shape and adapt the corporate product safety strategy and associated governance frameworks.
Architect, oversee the development and implementation of, and guide the continuous evolution of comprehensive product safety frameworks, processes, and compliance procedures to meet or exceed international and industry best practices.
Develop, guide the implementation of, and ensure the continuous improvement of a robust AI product safety framework, leveraging deep AI expertise to address unique risks such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, model robustness, and unintended consequences of autonomous decision-making.
Lead the overall strategy for identifying, assessing, and mitigating safety hazards and operational risks, with a particular focus on emerging technologies like AI and next-generation products.
Provide expert leadership and oversight for complex, multifaceted risk assessments (e.g., STPA, FMEA, FTA, HAZOP), including those specialized for AI systems, and champion the adoption of innovative methodologies like predictive analytics for early hazard detection.
Oversee the definition and guide the implementation of effective mitigation strategies for critical safety risks, ensuring robust solutions for AI-specific hazards related to data integrity, model explainability, security, and operational boundaries.
Act as a subject matter expert on product safety, including AI safety, AI ethics, and secure interoperability, providing strategic advice and expert guidance to cross-functional teams (R&D, Engineering, Product, Legal) and senior leadership.
Mentor and advise team members and cross-functional partners on advanced safety principles, risk management techniques, development of safety-critical systems, and the nuances of AI safety.
Spearhead the development and contribute to the delivery of specialized training programs on key areas like AI product safety and secure interoperability, fostering a strong culture of safety, ethical responsibility, and risk awareness across the organization.
Collaborate strategically with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities where robust safety practices can be a differentiator, solve complex safety-related challenges, and guide initiatives using data-driven insights.
Actively participate in the Connected Car and Data Standards initiatives.
Provide support and input in Privacy Office activities as directed.