Program Manager

Program Manager, SMS

Forterra is looking for a Program Manager, SMS, to develop, operationalize and execute the enterprise Safety Management System (SMS) program. The role will be assigned to execute existing and future SMS and Operational Safety processes for our core product and specific autonomous vehicle platforms and programs across Forterra, including :

• autonomous vehicle operational incident and safety concern investigations,
• safety risk analyses and assessments,
• facilitation of safety finding identification and development of safety corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) plans,
• conducting autonomous vehicle operations audits and observations, and
• tracking and reporting of metrics and trends across organizational safety performance.

This role will build relationships and data pipelines with strategic programs, departments and individuals within the assigned autonomous platforms and programs, including but not limited to Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Test, Missions Support (Ops) and Hardware Engineering. The Program Manager supports the comprehensive SMS structure by ensuring prioritization of highly critical work within the SMS framework, furthering continuous improvement and positive performance across all established components of Forterra's Safety Management System.

What you'll do :

Qualifications :

Ownership Mentality - We're looking for owners; those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility, a healthy dose of skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance.

Structured Thinker and Problem Solver - Leading technical programs requires clear communication and well-thought-out plans. A solution-driven approach, the ability to distill complexity into its essential, digestible components, and the ability to supervise execution are critical to ensure mission success.

Preferred Qualifications :

US Salary Range $160,000 - $190,000

Location : Remote with 10-25% travel

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including :

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process. Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.