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Program Manager, Infrastructure and Operations Enablement

Waymo

Waymo

Other Engineering, Operations
Phoenix, AZ, USA · Los Angeles, CA, USA · San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Dec 8, 2024

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the 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 mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over one million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.

Waymo Operations exists to deliver the Waymo Driver to the world. We are a global team building and scaling the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform. From component sourcing to end customer management, we enable and create value for Waymo through scaled and orchestrated deployment of the Waymo Driver. At Waymo, we are dedicated to building a culture that promotes inclusivity and celebration. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences; recognize that inclusive actions lead to equitable outcomes; and support and encourage all team members to share their ideas to help Waymo better serve the communities in which we operate.

In this onsite role, you will report to our Operations Enablement Team Lead and will be based in Phoenix, Los Angeles or San Francisco.

You will:

  • Develop and implement long-term strategies for infrastructure capacity, scalability, and performance.
  • Define and manage operational requirements for infrastructure and related
  • Lead projects that empower efficient operations through process improvements, and knowledge sharing.
  • Resolve complex technical and operational issues for long-term resolution
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and other teams to ensure alignment and operational readiness

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in program management or a related field.
  • Experience leading and inspiring teams, promoting a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with operational processes and best practices
  • Capability to quickly identify causes, proposing solutions, and making data-driven decisions.

We prefer:

  • A Master's degree in Business Operations, Industrial engineering, or a related field
  • Experience in the autonomous vehicle sector, encompassing an understanding of the unique technological, regulatory, and operational challenges.
  • Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, demonstrating expertise in planning, execution, and delivery.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams,
  • Adept at using analytical tools and methodologies

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The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range
$145,000—$184,000 USD