Safety Officer

Safety And Compliance Officer

Cognizant is a large IT consulting firm that leverages modern technologies to improve a variety of business operations. As our team continues to grow, we are currently looking to hire additional team leads. This role is on site, and all candidates must reside in the United States. Partnering with industry leaders like Waymo, we're redefining autonomous fleet management and driving the optimization of AV services.

About The Role

As the Safety and Compliance Officer, one will work closely with other members of the autonomous driving validation operations to institute a culture of safety and compliance, supported by a robust strategy, systems, and processes for ensuring the highest levels of safety and compliance across our operations. These will at all times support and be aligned with the gold standards at safety and processes of our partner organization. Breathing the best in class safety practices, methodologies, automation, and simplification to make it work on the ground providing the best experience to the employees and communities where we drive. Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Key Expectations From The Role

Establishing a strategy and protocols to ensure compliance with DOT, non-DOT regulatory and partner safety and compliance standards and mitigate operational risks. Evaluate the current processes, practices and identify the risks and opportunities to transform into best in class. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to establish and maintain QMS, ISO, EHS quality assurance processes, including regular audits, inspections, and assessments to identify potential safety hazards and implement corrective actions. Define the processes, make them measurable and establish qualitative and quantitative outcomes. 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. Focus on the emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes in the market, and overlay them onto the operations safety landscape, and provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive edge. Be a liaison with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and other 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. Engage and lead the safety governance forums.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of experience in transportation safety management or a similar role. Bachelors in Engineering / Technology preferably Mechanical engineering. Deep understanding of safety regulations, standards, and best practices applicable to autonomous vehicle transportation operations Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent safety certification. Exposure to Sword of Honor is most preferred Experience as Internal Auditor / Certification on ISO 9001 QMS and ISO 14001 EHS Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present at all levels within the organization Outstanding leadership / organizational skills with a track record of managing complex functional interactions Ability to scale-up the processes, standardize across multiple sites Right to work in the United States of America. Salary and other compensation : Applications will be accepted until October 10th, 2025. The hourly rate for this position is between $51.00 $55.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term / Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. The Cognizant community : We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information. Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.