Program Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Waymo; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated professional to join its Legal team, focusing on regulatory compliance and legal support for cutting-edge autonomous driving technology. This role involves collaboration with diverse teams to shape transportation policy, manage legal transactions, and ensure adherence to global regulations. With the opportunity to work remotely, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to a transformative industry while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment. If you are passionate about technology and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Coverage

Financial Wellness Programs

Flexible Work Arrangements

Parental Leave

Community Engagement Opportunities

Access to Google Facilities

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years in regulatory compliance or legal support, especially in safety environments.
• Experience with extended workforce partners for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliant operations with vendors and manage documentation.
• Develop KPIs for vendor performance and submit regulatory reports.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Support

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Process Analysis

Automation

Tools

Proprietary Software

Job description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the 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 lives. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can be applied to various vehicle platforms and use cases. It has provided over one million rider-only trips, driven tens of millions of miles on public roads, and completed tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.

Role Overview

As part of Waymo's Legal team, you will work on legal issues surrounding our autonomous driving technology and support our business from technology development to commercial deployment. You will collaborate with public policy, safety, security, and privacy teams to shape transportation policy, advise on regulatory changes, and ensure compliance with global regulations. You will also help develop and protect our intellectual property and manage legal transactions and high-profile legal matters.

You will work remotely (preferably in the Bay Area) and report to our Regulatory Compliance team.

Responsibilities

1. Partner with vendors to ensure compliant autonomous vehicle operations, supporting onboarding and offboarding of employees.
2. Develop and implement KPIs and metrics to evaluate vendor performance.
3. Prepare and submit external data reports related to collision incidents to regulators, balancing independent and team responsibilities.
4. Manage documentation according to Waymo's policies.
5. Support ad hoc regulatory data requests.
6. Manage a temporary worker supporting these tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

1. At least 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal support, or related collaboration, especially in safety-focused environments.
2. Experience managing or working with extended workforce partners to ensure compliance.
3. High accuracy in communication.
4. Ability to analyze processes for gaps and improvements.
5. Effective collaboration and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Technical skills with proprietary software.
2. High emotional intelligence and teamwork orientation.
3. Experience in regulatory reporting.
4. Ability to handle manual tasks and lead process improvements.
5. Knowledge of driver compliance programs, including motor vehicle records, background checks, and testing programs.

Benefits

Waymo offers comprehensive benefits including health and wellness coverage, financial wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, parental leave, community engagement opportunities, and various perks such as access to Google facilities and wellness programs.