Waymo · 1 day ago
Strategy and Operations Lead, Risk & Insurance
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$158K/yr - $200K/yrWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Strategy and Operations Lead for Risk & Insurance will drive business lines forward by managing internal workflows, overseeing budgeting processes, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the company's interests are protected from emerging risks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TransportationAutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensor
Responsibilities
Serve as the central Project Manager for the Risk & Insurance team, orchestrating internal workflows, tracking team-wide objectives, and ensuring the timely execution of core initiatives and operational goals
Lead the annual budgeting process and financial tracking while overseeing crucial reporting structures—including QBRs, claims metrics—to ensure fiscal discipline and transparency
Act as the primary strategic bridge between the Risk & Insurance and other internal teams such as TPM and PM teams to drive the implementation of complex technology, data, and insurance and claims-related projects
Partner with claims and actuarial teams to design and deploy custom tooling, data visualization dashboards, and automated operational workflows that enhance team productivity and data-driven decision-making
Oversee the full lifecycle of critical regulatory and operational documentation (e.g., ID Cards, COIs) and lead the end-to-end onboarding and management of external partners, including TPAs and brokers
Develop and lead a comprehensive communication and engagement strategy for internal and external partners, including the management and the delivery of quarterly insurance insights and newsletters
Direct the end-to-end coordination and project management of high-profile internal and external showcases, including the planning and execution of flagship events
Qualification
Required
Experience in insurance operations, claims administration, risk management, or a similar complex operational environment
Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional timelines, orchestrate internal workflows, and track team objectives (OKRs)
Experience guiding data and tooling projects—defining business requirements for dashboards and automation—rather than direct technical implementation (you know what to ask for, even if you don't build the SQL yourself)
Experience managing vendor lifecycles (contracting, onboarding, performance tracking) and critical documentation (filings, COIs)
Excellent written skills for executive reporting, with experience managing financial tracking (budgets) or Quarterly Business Review (QBR) processes
Proven ability to thrive in a hyper-growth, high-velocity environment. You are an operational air traffic controller who can juggle complex logistical deadlines alongside strategic initiatives with autonomy and urgency
Preferred
Background in the mobility or AV sector
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.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (231)
2024 (175)
2023 (268)
2022 (306)
2021 (298)
2020 (317)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.1BKey Investors
Alphabet,Dragoneer Investment Group,DST Global,Sequoia CapitalAlphabetFidelity,Perry Creek Capital,T. Rowe Price
2026-02-02Series D· $16B
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
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