Hardware Program Manager, Sensing Modules

Waymo LLC; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity incentives

Benefits package

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a Technical Program Manager to own end-to-end hardware programs for next-generation lidar and sensing modules. You will build and manage detailed schedules, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive design releases from concept through handover to operations.

The role requires 4+ years in hardware-oriented program management, experience with Proto/EVT/DVT/PVT, and strong supplier management. Hybrid work model with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, or Systems engineering.
• 4+ years of technical program or project management experience delivering hardware modules.
• Experience taking at least one hardware module through Proto/EVT → DVT → PVT with DV and reliability testing.
• Experience managing suppliers and contract manufacturers with SOWs and build coordination.
• Strong ability to build and own complex schedules and clearly communicate risks using Jira, Buganizer or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program management for next-gen lidar and sensing modules from concept through Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT and handover to operations.
• Build detailed, bottoms-up schedules with cross-functional dependencies and long-lead items; identify when work is off track and drive recovery plans.
• Own the prototype build plan and build readiness (materials, line and test readiness, quality), publish build reports, and drive issues to closure.
• Drive design releases, design reviews (EE/ME/FW, DFM/DFA, DFMEA/PFMEA, EMC, SI/PI, thermal) and phase-gate reviews with Engineering, Reliability, DV, Systems and Vehicle Integration teams.
• Manage technical relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers in partnership with Global Supply Management: SOWs, build schedules, open-issue lists and supplier performance.
• Own the program risk register and communicate status, risks and decisions clearly to stakeholders and leadership through weekly updates and program reviews.

Skills

Technical program mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

Buganizer

Smartsheet

Job description

Waymo is seeking a Technical Program Manager to own end-to-end hardware programs for next-generation lidar and sensing modules. You will build and manage detailed schedules, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive design releases from concept through handover to operations.

The role requires 4+ years in hardware-oriented program management, experience with Proto/EVT/DVT/PVT, and strong supplier management. Hybrid work model with competitive pay and benefits.