Autonomous Platforms Deployment Program Manager

Waymo LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymo LLC is seeking an experienced operations professional to bring up and enable deployment of new Waymo platforms across program phases, from prototype requirement state to deployment, in collaboration with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.

You will manage operations for new sensor suites and base vehicles to ensure maturity and large-scale deployment readiness, and you will work with automotive partners and test drivers on observations, feedback, and training.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in related technical subject or equivalent practical experience.
• 4–6 years of automotive-based development experience.
• Deep operations experience in hardware/platform bring-up in critical environments.
• Experience with large cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bring up and enable deployment of new Waymo platforms across program phases from prototype to deployment.
• Work with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders on feedback, issue discovery and resolution.
• Manage operations for new sensor suite and base vehicle to ensure maturity and large-scale deployment readiness.
• Collaborate with automotive partners and partner test drivers on observations, feedback and training.
• Travel to OEM/vendor/partner/deployment locations and test environments as required.

Skills

Operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Hardware bring-up

Education

BA/BS in technical field

Job description

Waymo LLC is seeking an experienced operations professional to bring up and enable deployment of new Waymo platforms across program phases, from prototype requirement state to deployment, in collaboration with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.

You will manage operations for new sensor suites and base vehicles to ensure maturity and large-scale deployment readiness, and you will work with automotive partners and test drivers on observations, feedback, and training.