Waymo · 3 weeks ago
Launch Readiness Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $192K/yr
7+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on improving mobility and safety. The Launch Readiness Manager will structure launch milestones, coordinate with stakeholders, and optimize the AV software deployment process to ensure operational success in new market launches.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Structure launch milestones and dependencies, assign roles and responsibilities, and establish communication channels
Coordinate with 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
Proactively identify, reduce and communicate business-critical risks and dependencies to leadership and relevant stakeholders
Build and maintain strong partnerships across the company, ensuring alignment with organizational and safety standards, goals, and a shared commitment to success
Optimize AV software deployment process and framework for maximum efficacy of new and simultaneous launches
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in 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
Experience with operational support for product and software launches
Preferred
The ability to provide clear, strategic leadership and make quick decisions 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
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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (231)
2024 (175)
2023 (268)
2022 (306)
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2020 (317)
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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