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Waymo · 2 weeks ago

Program Manager, International Regulatory

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$152K/yr - $192K/yr
date5+ years exp

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Program Manager will be responsible for executing Waymo's roadmap by leading permitting programs across various teams and managing complex regulatory challenges in new international markets.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
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Responsibilities

Lead and drive permitting programs across Regulatory, Legal, Policy space, working cross-functionally with teams such as Product, Safety, Engineering, Ops, etc in new international markets
Prioritize / manage / drive timelines, risks, and dependencies; resolve misalignments with overall scope and schedule
Proactively identify and reduce business-critical blockers, including compliance and regulatory challenges that may impact ability to operate
Keep stakeholders across Waymo informed and aligned; represent programs to senior leadership and partner with them to remove blockers

Qualification

Program ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCross-functional LeadershipProcess ScalingInternational Regulatory FrameworksCommunication SkillsNavigating AmbiguityRoad Safety ExpertiseTransportation PlanningAttention to Detail

Required

5+ years experience managing complex programs where precision and attention to detail are critical to success
Experience leading large Regulatory/Legal programs across Product, Safety, Engineering, Ops, etc
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clear decision-making
Strong leadership skills, and clear verbal and written communication
Significant expertise in scaling processes within complex, growing areas

Preferred

Expertise within autonomous vehicles or automotive space
Experience with international and/or multinational regulatory frameworks
Experience within regulatory or political spaces, including highly-regulated industries
Experience with road safety, design, or transportation planning

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

Waymo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (231)
2024 (175)
2023 (268)
2022 (306)
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2020 (317)

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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