Operations Planning Manager (New Markets & Platforms)Posted today$58K–$62K

The opportunity

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to…

What you'll do

  • Own the testing & validation demand and supply plans and processes for your: domain, working with key stakeholders to define objectives, priorities, requirements, and supply needs

  • Drive comprehensive planning cycles with key stakeholders, understanding: every working nuance of your domain to optimize operations across all intersecting areas of planning, product, and execution

  • Build and manage models to accurately forecast, answer "what-if" scenarios,: and extract operational insights that can only be gleaned through rigorous planning processes

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to transform operating models and drive: efficiencies across teams involved in testing & validation

  • Uplevel core planning software and methodologies, applying expertise in: planning software and spreadsheet-driven models to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with corporate financial strategy

  • Experience owning end-to-end planning cycles and acting as a strategic,: cross-functional partner to stakeholders and leadership

What they're looking for

  • Demonstrated strong business judgement, communication skills, and ability to: distill complex data and analysis to develop and advocate for your own positions and recommendations to cross-functional partners and leaders
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in navigating and building models within enterprise: planning platforms and spreadsheets, including using data tools (SQL)
  • A proven track record of acting as an advocate and leader to drive: cross-functional strategy, cost-down initiatives, and efficiency optimizations
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business: Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience