NPI Program Manager - Hardware & Automotive Partnerships

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 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.