Technical Program Manager (Commercialization, 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
• Drive program execution, communication, and cross-functional coordination for AV Expansion testing and validation across domestic & international markets
• Centrally orchestrate fleet setup and driving configurations across markets
• Organize tracking across various phases and milestones leading up to major launches and deployments
• Align market entry roadmaps in partnership with key teams (e
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• Product, Engineering, Operations, and Mapping) based on testing feasibility and readiness
• Establish and own processes and tooling improvements for medium- and small-scale validation programs
• Lead weekly reporting, program reviews, updates, and guidance to ensure alignment across critical stakeholders critical cross-functional stakeholders

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
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Counseling services
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Elder care and support
• Survivor income benefit
• Backup childcare
• 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- Strong experience in data/configuration management, operational forecasting, or fleet/resources allocation
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Eng TPgMs, Product Managing, Operations, and Mapping teams and ability to leverage intuitional judgment around competing priorities
• Experience as a Technical Program Manager driving complex, large-scale execution across technical and operational domains
• 5+ years of experience managing highly complex cross-functional programs
• Demonstrated ability to establish process structure, write operational playbooks, and identify/mitigate silent risks early
• Skilled at launching and expanding products to new markets
• Background in influencing software/tooling roadmap
• Experience with autonomous vehicle systems, software release testing, consumer hardware
• Familiarity complex global operational logistics