ISO 26262: The Role of the Safety Manager
- Date
- 2028-05-01
- Location
- Online
- Host
- ISO 26262 (Functional Safety)
About this event
Functional safety does not run on documents alone. It depends on clear ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to align engineering, process, and product decisions under pressure. This session focuses on one of the most important roles in that system: the Safety Manager, and how that role shapes the success of ISO 26262 efforts in real organizations. If you work anywhere near automotive safety, compliance, systems engineering, or development governance, this is a practical chance to look closely at what the Safety Manager actually does, where the role creates leverage, and why it matters far beyond a single checklist or audit milestone. About the Event This is an online community meetup centered on ISO 26262: The Role of the Safety Manager. The format is designed to be accessible, discu
Who should attend
This is for you if you want a clearer, more practical understanding of how the Safety Manager role works within ISO 26262 and why it matters across a development organization. - You work in **functional safety, systems engineering, quality, or compliance** and want to better understand how safety leadership is structured in practice. - You are a **current or aspiring Safety Manager** looking to sharpen your view of the role, its responsibilities, and its cross-functional impact. - You manage or contribute to **automotive product development** and need a stronger grasp of who owns what when safety requirements influence planning, design, or delivery. - You collaborate with safety-related teams and want to understand how the Safety Manager interfaces with **engineering, management, and governance processes**. - You are responsible for **process definition, audits, reviews, or program oversight** and want better language for discussing accountability and safety coordination. - You value **peer exchange and professional networking** and want to connect with others thinking seriously about ISO 26262, organizational responsibility, and effective safety execution.