NPI Program Manager

Waymo; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Generous company benefits

Job summary

Waymo is seeking an experienced Hardware Program Manager in California to lead automotive electronics projects for its Waymo Driver platform. You will partner with supplier programs, coordinate technical and manufacturing discussions, and drive milestones with clear accountability and budget oversight.

The role requires 8+ years in the field, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and proven ability to deliver results under pressure, while aligning technical and commercial deliverables across teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in automotive electronics program management or a closely related field.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities; capacity to overcome obstacles and push back when needed.
• Proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities and delivering high-quality results in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Waymo and automotive supplier partners.
• Coordinate technical & manufacturing discussions and contract negotiations on strategic sourcing efforts; provide hardware teams with insights into supplier capacities.
• Coordinate with internal teams and supplier partners to align on technical and commercial deliverables.
• Coordinate program schedules by tracking milestones and delivering progress reports to stakeholders; manage budgets and finances.
• Lead meetings and proactively resolve obstacles to project completion.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

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 mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Hardware Engineering is an innovative and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We're seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction.

This is an on-location role and you will report to the Product Quality Manager.

You will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Waymo and automotive supplier partners
• Co-ordinate technical & manufacturing discussion and contract negotiations on strategic sourcing efforts, while providing hardware teams with comprehensive insights into supplier capacities
• Co-ordinate with the internal team and supplier partners team to ensure clear alignment and expectations on technical and commercial deliverables
• Co-ordinate program schedules by tracking milestones and delivering progress reports to essential stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery. Monitor and manage program finances through diligent budget preparation and oversight
• Lead collaborative meetings and proactively resolve obstacles to project completion

You have:

• 8+ years of professional experience in automotive electronics program management or a closely related field
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in the automotive product development processes, systems, and milestones
• Skilled in defining complex problems, achieving team alignment, and delivering strategic solutions to leadership.
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, including the capacity to overcome obstacles and provide necessary pushback
• Proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities and achieving high-quality results in high-pressure environments

We prefer:

• Master's degree in Engineering, or a related field
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to resolve complex program related issues, strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: New Product Introduction, Design Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations in Sourcing or supply chain in quality management
• Strong understanding of electronic assembly processes. & Solid grasp of statistical analysis and production control processes

Travel requirements

• 25% travel (both domestic and international) needed

The expected base salary range for this full-time position 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. 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

$230,000 - $284,000 USD