Program Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in program management, with experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects. Your ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results is key to your success. You are comfortable working with technical platforms and have a solid understanding of software life cycles, release processes, and test operations. You excel at translating high-level corporate strategies into detailed roadmaps and timelines, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and informed.

Your leadership style is collaborative, and you thrive in environments where you can influence key decisions across various teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and strategy. You are adept at defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure progress and success, ensuring that your teams are focused on delivering tangible results. You are passionate about improving processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

Desirable

Experience in the autonomous driving or technology sectors is a plus, as is familiarity with agile methodologies. You have a track record of successfully managing budgets and resource requirements, and you are skilled at stakeholder management, ensuring that all parties are engaged and informed throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead the Digital Engineering Program team at Waymo, responsible for building and scaling processes and tools that support the company's mission to be the world's most trusted driver. You will partner with leaders across the organization to translate corporate strategies into actionable technology roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables. Your ability to define and track resource requirements will be crucial in managing headcount and budget inputs to finance.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within scope. Your influence will extend across various departments, enabling you to drive key decisions that impact the overall success of the organization. You will define KPIs and other metrics to measure progress, ensuring that your teams are focused on achieving their goals.

Your role will also involve fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, encouraging team members to take ownership of their work and deliver results. You will be responsible for identifying areas for improvement in processes and tools, implementing changes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What we offer

Waymo offers a competitive salary range of $196,000—$248,000 USD, along with eligibility for an annual bonus program and equity incentive plan. You will have access to generous company benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. Join Waymo and be part of a mission-driven team that is transforming the future of mobility and making a positive impact on society.