Program Manager (Vehicle Platform Scaling)

Waymo LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Onsite wellness centers

Generous 401(k) and regional plans

Educational reimbursement

Hybrid work model with remote work机会

Job summary

Waymo LLC in San Francisco is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional commercial launches and market-expansion initiatives for the Waymo Driver platform.

You will manage end-to-end programs across Product, Engineering TPMs, Operations, GTM, UX Research, Regulatory Policy, and Legal to align on launch plans, rider readiness, and timelines, while building scalable workflows for multi-vehicle generations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Program Management with a track record of leading complex, cross-functional commercial launches from conception to scale.
• Experience driving large, multi-disciplinary launch programs with a holistic understanding across technical and business functions to deliver cohesive end-to-end outcomes.
• Experience designing and managing dogfood, early adopter, and/or commercial launch programs for complex consumer hardware products.
• Expertise in external partner engagement and market expansion (e.g. scale, commercialization).
• Domain knowledge across autonomous vehicle, automotive, ride-hailing, or mobility industries, including familiarity with physical fleet operations and regulatory permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and launch expansion programs for new markets and new horizontal / vertical capabilities, with a focus on new vehicle platform launches
• Drive and own plans and critical path for market launch activities, from early employee testing to full public launch
• Orchestrate deliverables, scope and timelines across Product, Engineering TPMs, Operations, GTM, UX Research, Regulatory Legal / Policy, and Operations to align on clear commercial launch plans and rider readiness criteria
• Establish new or improve existing workflows and repeatable playbooks to build a strong foundation for the org to grow and scale, specifically across multiple vehicle generations
• Proactively identify and reduce both short- and long-term business-critical risks and dependencies; resolve bottlenecks using data and cross-functional teams
• Communicate program status effectively and deliver regular reporting to maintain alignment across teams and executive leadership

Skills

Expansion program launches

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Market expansion

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Problem solving

Vendor/partner engagement

Job description

• Waymo’s Technical Program Managers and Program Managers are accountable for Waymo’s roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management
• In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes
• Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies
• This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Program Manager Lead, Commercialization and Expansion
• Lead and launch expansion programs for new markets and new horizontal / vertical capabilities, with a focus on new vehicle platform launches
• Drive and own plans and critical path for market launch activities, from early employee testing all the way to full public launch
• Orchestrate deliverables, scope and timelines across internal teams including Product, Engineering TPMs, Operations, GTM, UX Research, Regulatory Legal / Policy, and Operations to align on clear commercial launch plans and rider readiness criteria
• Establish new or improve existing workflows and repeatable playbooks to build a strong foundation for the org to grow and scale, specifically across multiple vehicle generations
• Proactively identify and reduce both short- and long-term business-critical risks and dependencies; resolve bottlenecks using data, operational metrics and cross-functional teams to drive solutions
• Communicate program status effectively and deliver regular reporting to maintain clear alignment across both working teams and executive leadership

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
• Counseling services
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Backup childcare
• Survivor income benefit
• Elder care and support
• 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
• Volunteer hours
• Employee resource groups
• 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

Strong leadership skills to manage both upstream and downstream dependencies. Proven ability to effectively connect and influence a wide variety of audiences, from engineers, to operations teams, to senior executivesClear verbal and written communication, alongside the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decision-making in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated success in an innovative, fast-paced environment, characterized by excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with a strong sense of independence and ownership5+ years of experience in Program Management with a track record of leading complex, cross-functional commercial launches from conception to scaleExperience driving large, multi-disciplinary launch programs with a holistic understanding across technical and business functions to deliver cohesive end-to-end outcomesExperience designing and managing dogfood, early adopter, and/or commercial launch programs for complex consumer hardware productsExpertise in external partner engagement and market expansion (e.g. scale, commercialization)Domain knowledge across the autonomous vehicle, automotive, ride-hailing, or mobility industries, including familiarity with physical fleet operations and regulatory permittingExperience scaling businessesExperience launching in national and international markets