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
Lead and launch expansion programs for new markets and new horizontal /: vertical capabilities, with a focus on new vehicle platform launches
Drive and own plans and critical path for launch activities, from early testing to full public launch
Orchestrate deliverables, scope and timelines across internal teams including: Product, Engineering TPMs, Operations, GTM, UX Research, Regulatory Legal / Policy, and Operations to align on clear commercial launch plans and rider readiness criteria
Establish new or improve existing workflows and repeatable playbooks to build: a strong foundation for the org to grow and scale, specifically across multiple vehicle generations
Proactively identify and reduce both short: and long-term business-critical risks and dependencies; resolve bottlenecks using data, operational metrics and cross-functional teams to drive solutions
Communicate program status effectively and deliver regular reporting to: maintain clear alignment across both working teams and executive leadership
What they're looking for
- + years of experience in Program Management with a track record of leading: complex, cross-functional commercial launches from conception to scale
- Experience driving large, multi-disciplinary launch programs with a holistic: understanding across technical and business functions to deliver cohesive end-to-end outcomes
- Demonstrated success in an innovative, fast-paced environment, characterized: by excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with a strong sense of independence and ownership.
- Clear verbal and written communication, alongside the ability to navigate: ambiguity and drive decision-making in a fast-paced environment
