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Waymo · 1 month ago

Regional Validation Program Manager

positionWashington, DC
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$152K/yr - $192K/yr
date7+ years exp

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve mobility and save lives. The Regional Validation Program Manager will oversee the launch of testing operations in new cities, manage validation requirements, coordinate with vendors, and report on validation metrics to ensure operational success.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
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Responsibilities

Manage the path to launch testing operations in multiple new cities within a region
Lead the ongoing execution of validation requirements by vendors for driving operations
Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to meet critical timelines and exceed Waymo new market launch standards to achieve operational success
Deep dive existing standards and processes to identify defects or improvement opportunities
Structure launch milestones and dependencies, assign roles and responsibilities, and establish communication channels
Proactively identify and reduce business-critical risks and dependencies
Compile, manage, and report on validation metrics for the region

Qualification

Operations managementProgram managementProject managementAnalytical skillsBudget managementRisk managementChange managementQuality controlInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

7+ years of experience in a combination of project management, operations management or program management at a high-growth tech company
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage 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
Analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive continuous improvement in operations
Proven ability manage budgets and resources, and establish and maintain relationships with internal & external vendors

Preferred

Familiarity with launching operations with new infrastructure in a fast paced environment
Familiarity with quality control processes and documentation is a plus
Experience in risk and change management

Benefits

Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program

Company

Waymo

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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.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://waymo.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.1B
Key Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M

Leadership Team

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Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Elisa de Martel
Chief Financial Officer
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