Waymo · 16 hours ago
Program Manager, Strategic Scaling & New Workflows
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $192K/yr
8+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to be the world's most trusted driver. As a Program Manager for Strategic Scaling & New Workflows, you will be responsible for managing complex, cross-functional machine learning programs, ensuring high-quality data delivery and operational efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Collaborate across cross functional groups and align execution to meet product goals
Partner with technical leads, product managers and technical program managers to drive execution on broad cross-functional efforts
Lead proactive risk management efforts and contingency plans across the program landscape to deliver on the program
Set up and sustain mechanisms that enable organizational efficiencies, and improve speed of decision making and execution
Communicate across all levels of the organization to ensure all partners are aware of program decisions, status, and changes
Own the details - Dive deep, identify gaps, evaluate risks and misalignment
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in engineering program management, with at least 3+ years focused specifically on data-centric programs for machine learning
Deep understanding of the ML model life-cycle and the critical role of data within it (e.g., data sourcing, labeling, quality evaluation)
Proven ability to manage complex technical programs, including structuring project plans, identifying dependencies, and driving execution using Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
Demonstrated technical judgment in the ML/data domain, with the ability to facilitate trade-off discussions about data pipelines, tooling, and data quality with engineering teams
Experience managing data annotation/labeling pipelines, either with in-house tooling or by managing third-party vendor relationships
Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating program strategy, status, and technical details to both executive and engineering audiences
Preferred
Master's degree in a technical field, ideally related to AI/ML
You contributed to technical decision making by analyzing trade-offs, asking the rights questions and offering alternate solutions
Experience designing and reporting on program metrics that directly measure the impact of data quality on model performance
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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