Waymo · 1 month ago
Technical Program Manager, Compliance
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$158K/yr - $200K/yr
1+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Technical Program Manager, Compliance will be responsible for coordinating and executing complex compliance workstreams, managing risks and dependencies, and supporting internal assurance reviews and external audits.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive the day-to-day coordination and execution of complex, cross-functional compliance workstreams, ensuring timely progress and alignment across different work groups
Maintain a high-level project status summary for compliance programs, proactively identifying, documenting, and escalating program risks and dependencies to relevant stakeholders and decision-making bodies
Monitor and drive the burndown of corrective actions and identified gaps, providing clear, quantitative signal on workstream readiness for upcoming internal assurance efforts and external regulatory audits
Support critical compliance meetings, including executive reviews, by owning agenda preparation, documenting comprehensive meeting notes, and rigorously tracking all action items through to completion
Assist in developing and distributing cadenced status reports, program metrics, and internal communications to provide clear visibility into program progress for a diverse set of stakeholders
Act as a key coordinator during internal assurance reviews and external regulatory audits, which includes organizing schedules, compiling required documentation packages, and managing the follow-up and closure of post-audit items
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of experience in a Technical Program Management, Project Management, or similar role driving complex projects in a technical domain (e.g., software, hardware, or complex systems)
B.S. in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline) or equivalent practical experience
Proven ability to drive day-to-day execution, monitor status, and manage tasks and escalations across multiple technical and non-technical teams simultaneously
Exceptional organizational skills and an intense focus on detail for tracking corrective actions, dependencies, and program readiness
Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of summarizing complex technical status into clear, concise updates for both technical teams and executive leadership
Preferred
Experience with auditing, assurance, and/or compliance frameworks, particularly in highly safety-critical industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices) or those utilizing comprehensive safety/quality management systems
A basic understanding of key industry standards or regulatory frameworks such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or ISO 27001, UNECE R155 and 156
Working in technologies where the regulatory environment is nascent and fast evolving, resolving ambiguity and proceeding
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
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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
Annabel Chang
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