Waymo · 3 months ago
Fleet Readiness Lead, LA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $192K/yr
5+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company dedicated to improving mobility and safety through its advanced driver technology. The Fleet Readiness Lead will oversee the readiness of the Waymo fleet for service, manage a team of diagnostic technicians, and ensure operational efficiency while maintaining fleet health and readiness.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Oversee Market Fleet Readiness: Ensure the Waymo fleet is ready for service and align with performance goals and standards for the market
Lead and Support Diagnostic Technicians: Guide and manage a team of diagnostic technicians, setting priorities and ensuring effective task execution
Manage Vendor Support and Accountability: Provide daily support to vendors, ensuring compliance with operational standards and driving accountability for performance
Maintain Fleet Health and Readiness: Implement strategies to keep the fleet healthy and ready for Ride-Hail services, proactively identifying and resolving issues with internal and external teams and vendors
Monitor Fleet Health and Implement Corrective Actions: Collaborate with diagnostic technicians and monitor fleet health, implement necessary corrective actions, and support vendor operations
Ensure Operational Efficiency and Reporting: Maintain consistent adherence to established processes and provide performance updates and insights to Fleet Manager and Head of Global Fleet Readiness
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a commercial operations and logistics role with a focus on fleet readiness initiatives
Proven ability to drive the execution of daily operational tasks, while ensuring operational efficiency
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external partners and executives
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to identify gaps and make informed decisions
Preferred
Ability to build and manage relationships, engage in-person, and foster cross-functional communication and alignment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to clearly communicate vision, set objectives, and provide timely guidance to enhance team knowledge
Skilled in analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, risk assessment, management, and long-term planning and prioritization
Expertise in proactively identifying potential challenges, planning remediation steps, and developing risk mitigation strategies
Capability to lead and manage by setting and communicating a clear vision, inspiring teams, and aligning the team to organizational goals
Proven ability to motivate teams towards common objectives
Benefits
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Elisa de Martel
Chief Financial Officer
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