Strategic Capacity Planning Lead — Global Operations

Waymo; United States; Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus program

Equity incentive plan

Generous company benefits program

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a Global Operations Planning role focusing on scalable capacity processes and vendor accountability. The position requires a bachelor's degree and over five years of experience in operations or planning, along with strong communication skills. The role operates on a hybrid schedule and plays a critical part in aligning operational resources with strategic goals. The expected salary for this full-time role is $159,000 to $196,000 USD, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in capacity planning, commercial operations, or program management.
• Proven ability to drive collaborations and manage dependencies during growth.
• Exemplary presentation skills to effectively communicate with decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the framework for Global Operations Center capacity planning.
• Apply business judgment for resource strategies reflecting commercial targets.
• Oversee execution across vendor partnerships for efficiency and compliance.
• Translate complex capacity models into narratives with clear P&L implications.
• Identify risks and advocate for structural solutions.

Skills

Capacity planning

Commercial operations

Vendor management

Communication

SQL query

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or equivalent

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Waymo is seeking a Global Operations Planning role focusing on scalable capacity processes and vendor accountability. The position requires a bachelor's degree and over five years of experience in operations or planning, along with strong communication skills. The role operates on a hybrid schedule and plays a critical part in aligning operational resources with strategic goals. The expected salary for this full-time role is $159,000 to $196,000 USD, depending on qualifications and experience.