Waymo · 3 weeks ago
Product Operations Technology Manager, Validation
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $192K/yr
5+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve mobility and safety. The Product Operations Technology Manager will facilitate product launches, lead post-launch support, and ensure continuous improvement through data-driven recommendations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Facilitate the launch & adoption of new products & features. Ensure readiness across ops teams and orchestrate deployments with engineering
Lead post-launch support, analyze operational feedback, and ensure continuous improvement through data-driven recommendations
Oversee user-submitted feedback systems - triage issues, identify trends, and influence tooling & operational improvements to drive long-term solutions for Waymo & partner users
Act as a subject matter expert to internal and partner teams, providing guidance on high priority issues and informing training resources
Maintain transparent communication with internal teams regarding upcoming launches, known issues, and key decisions, fostering collaboration and trust
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a technology-focused role such as Product Management, Product Operations, Business Strategy, Product Commercialization, Technical Program Management, or Technical Operations
BA/BS degree in related technical subject (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science), or equivalent practical experience in a technical field / role
Experience working with internet technologies & digital products; understanding of analytical tools and large data sets
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and external partners
Proficiency in analyzing data, metrics, and feedback to identify issues, trends, and tooling improvements to make informed decisions; experience using SQL to analyze data & build dashboards
Preferred
Experience in managing large product rollouts, including aligning operational priorities, coordinating across multiple teams, and driving successful adoption at scale
Strong technical background, with an understanding of tooling system development and deployment processes
Experience identifying business needs, and then defining, and building technical solutions to address those requirements in a fast-paced environment (e.g. creating BRD, PRD, Design docs)
Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships; experience working directly with product, eng, and ops leads and end user teams alike
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
Elisa de Martel
Chief Financial Officer
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