Program Manager (Expansion)

• 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
• Drive and own plans and critical path for market launch activities
• Orchestrate deliverables, scope and timelines across internal teams including Product, Engineering, GTM, Legal, and Operations
• Establish new or improve existing workflows and processes to build a strong foundation for the org to grow and scale
• Proactively identify and reduce both short- and long-term business-critical risks and dependencies
• Keep stakeholders informed and aligned; represent programs from senior leadership to execution teams;escalate effectively when needed to remove blockers

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
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• 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
• Elder care and support
• Survivor income benefit
• 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- Clear verbal and written communication, alongside the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decision-making in a fast-paced environment
• Significant expertise in identifying breakdowns and scaling processes within complex, growing areas that impact the future of the organization and how the team functions
• 5+ years of experience managing highly complex cross-functional programs
• Strong leadership skills to manage both upstream and downstream dependencies
• Experience driving large programs with a holistic understanding of business-wide functions (ie. Product, Eng, Legal, External Engagement, etc) and the ability to manage deliverables between organizations
• Experience scaling businesses
• Expertise in external partner engagement and market expansion (e.g. scale, commercialization)
• Expertise within autonomous vehicles or automotive space
• Expertise within SW program management
• Experience launching in national and international markets
• Experience with road safety, design, or transportation planning