Proving Grounds & Fleet Readiness Manager

Waymo; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a Fleet Readiness Pro to scale our testing programs and diagnose novel issues across multiple facilities. This onsite role reports to the Senior Lead, Fleet Readiness, and will coordinate with engineering teams to enable rapid platform deployment.

You will manage complex testing requirements, prioritize workflows, and establish metrics with vendors and onsite staff to drive fleet health and project milestones as Waymo expands its operations.

Qualifications

• High level technical capacity to communicate across stakeholders.
• Experience supporting technician teams and testing environments.
• Ability to pivot resources for shifting program needs.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex testing program requirements with detailed feedback loops.
• Coordinate across testing facilities to support upcoming platforms.
• Prioritize workflows and manage competing needs with program managers.
• Establish SLAs and KPIs with workforce and vendor managers.
• Plan and scale teams and resources to meet program milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering leads on priorities.

Skills

Technical capacity

Workshop management

Testing configuration management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Tools

OEM diagnostic tools

Job description

Waymo is seeking a Fleet Readiness Pro to scale our testing programs and diagnose novel issues across multiple facilities. This onsite role reports to the Senior Lead, Fleet Readiness, and will coordinate with engineering teams to enable rapid platform deployment.

You will manage complex testing requirements, prioritize workflows, and establish metrics with vendors and onsite staff to drive fleet health and project milestones as Waymo expands its operations.