Technical Director, Road Safety Programs

Role: Technical Director, Road Safety Programs—Delhi
Experience: 10+ years | Salary: Up to 40 LPA

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About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, technically sound, and impact-driven Technical Director to lead the implementation of our Zero-Fatality Corridor (ZFC) and Zero-Fatality District (ZFD) programs across India and beyond. This is a leadership role that sits at the heart of orgs mission to eliminate road crash deaths through cutting-edge engineering, intelligent enforcement, responsive trauma care, and deep community engagement.

As Technical Director, you will oversee all program execution from a technical standpointparticularly the road engineering and design componentswhile also ensuring integration of other critical verticals including traffic enforcement, emergency care, and community behavior change.

This is a career-defining opportunity for an individual who wants to create measurable social impact, work with multi-disciplinary teams, and reshape how mobility and safety intersect in the Global South.

Role and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and guide the design, review, and implementation of high-quality engineering interventions across ZFC and ZFD projects to ensure safer roads.
• Provide technical leadership on road safety audits, crash diagnostics, infrastructure improvement plans, and urban design-based traffic calming.
• Develop scalable, data-backed, and culturally contextual solutions to address safety issues across diverse geographies.

• Lead development and delivery of training modules for engineers, enforcement institutions and government officials.

• Build internal technical leadership pipeline

Program Oversight & Execution

• Coordinate across verticals (enforcement, trauma care, community engagement) to ensure integrated delivery of the ZFC and ZFD solutions.
• Oversee external consultants, civil contractors, and state agencies involved in implementing engineering and enforcement recommendations.
• Monitor quality, timelines, and cost-effectiveness of all technical deliverables and field implementations.

Innovation & Learning

• Stay abreast of new technologies, methods, and policies related to road safety, enforcement automation, and trauma systems.
• Experiment with and integrate relevant innovations into orgs programs for greater efficiency and impact.

• Writing and contributing to technical publications

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with government departments (e.g., PWD, NHAI, police) and international partners to ensure smooth implementation.

• Represent org in technical meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Professional Experience

• Degree in civil engineering, urban design, or transportation planning. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading infrastructure or urban transport projects, preferably with a focus on road safety.
• Proven experience in road safety audits, street redesign, or highway safety interventions.
• Familiarity with enforcement systems and trauma care infrastructure (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong project management skills, including team leadership, vendor oversight, and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to work under pressure, travel extensively, and adapt quickly to field realities.
• A commitment to public interest work, with a sharp mind for problem-solving and an empathetic approach to community needs.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique platform to lead change at scale, with the ability to directly influence infrastructure and policy in India and beyond.
• The chance to work with India’s only organization that combines system reform with on-the-ground action for road safety.
• Cross-sector exposure across engineering, governance, public health, and civic engagement.
• An entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, courage, and execution excellence.
• An opportunity to be part of a globally recognized movement saving thousands of lives each year.

Foundation is for you if you

• Crave purpose in your work and want to solve real problems for real people.

• Thrive in a high-performance environment where outcomes matter.

• Are passionate about improving systems through technology and design.

• Want your work to matter not just for your company, but for your country.

Personal Characteristics

• Familiarity with social impact frameworks like Theory of Change or Logic Models.
• Experience working with NGOs, development organizations, or social enterprises.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for social change and a deep interest in contributing to impactful programs that improve lives.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 24, 2025, on GroundZeroJobs.Org

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