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Technical Director, Road Safety Programs - Delhi

Technical Director, Road Safety Programs - Delhi

Ground ZeroDelhi, India
30+ days ago
Job description

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

    For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp Chat helpline : +91-8058331557

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