Global Ride-Hail Launch & Readiness Lead

Waymo LLC; London (KY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Benefits program

Job summary

Waymo LLC in London is seeking an experienced Product Operations Manager to structure launch milestones, coordinate with stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of autonomous driving software deployments.

The role focuses on reducing risks, strengthening partnerships, and aligning with safety standards while optimizing deployment frameworks for multiple concurrent launches. A hybrid work model and 7+ years of relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management, operations management or program management at a high-growth tech company.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with operational support for product and software launches.

Responsibilities

• Structure launch milestones, assign roles and responsibilities, and establish communication channels.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet timelines and launch standards.
• Deep dive existing standards and processes to identify defects or improvement opportunities.
• Proactively identify, reduce and communicate business-critical risks and dependencies to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the company, ensuring alignment with organizational and safety standards, goals, and a shared commitment to success.
• Optimize AV software deployment process and framework for maximum efficacy of new and simultaneous launches.

Skills

Project management

Operations management

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Waymo LLC in London is seeking an experienced Product Operations Manager to structure launch milestones, coordinate with stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of autonomous driving software deployments.

The role focuses on reducing risks, strengthening partnerships, and aligning with safety standards while optimizing deployment frameworks for multiple concurrent launches. A hybrid work model and 7+ years of relevant experience are essential.