People Strategy Manager

Waymo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Educational reimbursement

On-site meals and snacks

Job summary

Waymo LLC is seeking a senior People program leader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will drive the People team’s strategic work across priorities, products, and growth, owning go-to-market execution and change management initiatives that scale with the business.

You will shape AI usage and measure impact, partnering with leaders to deliver value. You will collaborate across functions, enable adoption, and build programs that support Leaders and Waymonauts in a fast-paced, hybrid

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR or People program management, business operations, go-to-market, change management, or product management.
• Experience turning quantitative and qualitative analysis into decisions and narratives that build consensus with senior leaders.
• Hands-on experience applying AI tools to improve workflows.
• Familiarity with change management frameworks and product practices such as user research, pilots and adoption metrics.
• Experience leading large-scale change or transformation initiatives, from launch through adoption.

Responsibilities

• Drive the People team’s most important work across priorities, products, growth and emerging needs.
• Own 'launch and land' for the People team, stitching cross-functional efforts into one go-to-market approach.
• Shape the People team’s AI vision and usage framework, from prioritizing use cases to measuring adoption and impact.

Skills

AI tools experience

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Job description

• Waymo’s People team recruits and supports the world’s best talent
• Our business partners, program leaders, staffers, and compensation specialists help our employees attain their full potential in a healthy, considerate and supportive environment
• We take our role as stewards of Waymo’s culture seriously
• People Strategy keeps Waymo’s People Team one step ahead of the business by being the central go-to-market partner
• We run People priorities as one portfolio, sequencing launches and building scalable infrastructure to support Waymo’s scaled expansion
• We’re operators who own outcomes end-to-end: no task too small, no idea too big
• In this hybrid role you will be based out of Mountain View, CA or San Francisco, CA and report to our Head of People Strategy
• Drive the People team’s most important work across priorities, products, growth and emerging needs
• You’ll start with a focus area, then flex to wherever the business needs you most, from building new programs to strengthening ones already running
• Your first focus is Waymo’ the People Team’s go-to-market and planning operations
• Own “launch and land” for the People team, stitching cross-functional efforts into one go-to-market approach so programs are deployed effectively
• Treat People programs like product launches, designing change management strategies that drive adoption and value for Leaders, Managers and Waymonauts
• Shape the People team’s AI vision and usage framework, from prioritizing use cases and running pilots to measuring adoption and impact
• Run the People team’s OKRs and rhythm of business, and assess new and existing People products to recommend what to scale, improve or sunset
• Build trusted relationships with cross-functional partners, navigating sensitive topics with sound judgment and discretion

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite wellness centers
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Counseling services
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Elder care and support
• Survivor income benefit
• Backup childcare
• Caregiver leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
• Educational reimbursement
• Peer learning and coaching platform
• Donation matching programs
• Employee resource groups
• Volunteer hours
• Internal community groups and local culture clubs
• Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
• On-site meals and snacks
• Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
• On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
• Commuter benefits

Track record of operating independently once the goal is clear: taking initiative, making decisions, and knowing when to engageExperience turning quantitative and qualitative analysis into decisions and narratives that build consensus with senior leadersExperience leading large-scale change or transformation initiatives, from launch through adoptionHands-on experience applying AI tools to improve workflows, and a passion for technology and business transformationFamiliarity with change management frameworks and product practices such as user research, pilots and adoption metrics8+ years of experience in HR or People program management, business operations, go-to-market, change management, or product managementAbility to work at every altitude, from launch details to shaping strategyExperience moving work forward across many teams at any stage (shaping it, running it, or landing it), knowing when to own it and when to hand it off, and building trust along the way