In this hybrid role, you will report to a Program Manager- RO Operations and Vendor Performance
You will:- Lead robotics initiatives end-to-end, defining the timeline and strategy from early-stage concept through prototype, pilot, and scaled deployment.
- Partner with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, and Finance to inform cost and performance targets using operational data like time studies and staffing plans.
- Act as the operations lead for vendor selection, technical architecture validation, and TCO/ROI models to unlock fleet efficiency.
- Engineer universal robotic operating standards, deployment playbooks, and performance monitoring telemetry for central teams and external partners.
- Translate operational requirements into physical facility setups to launch critical pilots, establishing robust failover protocols.
You have:- 5+ years of experience managing complex hardware, robotics, or automation programs through physical launch.
- Strong data acumen, with experience using time studies and operational metrics to build financial cost models.
- Proven track record of managing vendor validation programs and hardware reliability testing.
- Experience scaling systems to eliminate manual labor touchpoints and optimize vehicle-to-human (V2H) ratios.
- Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to drive clarity in highly ambiguous environments.
We prefer:- Background in the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) industry, advanced robotics, or hyper-scale fulfillment logistics.
- Deep financial and technical acumen, specifically in building complex TCO and ROI models.
- Experience architecture-scale playbooks or telemetry monitoring frameworks for global market partners.
You will:- Lead robotics initiatives end-to-end, defining the timeline and strategy from early-stage concept through prototype, pilot, and scaled deployment.
- Partner with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, and Finance to inform cost and performance targets using operational data like time studies and staffing plans.
- Act as the operations lead for vendor selection, technical architecture validation, and TCO/ROI models to unlock fleet efficiency.
- Engineer universal robotic operating standards, deployment playbooks, and performance monitoring telemetry for central teams and external partners.
- Translate operational requirements into physical facility setups to launch critical pilots, establishing robust failover protocols.
You have:- 5+ years of experience managing complex hardware, robotics, or automation programs through physical launch.
- Strong data acumen, with experience using time studies and operational metrics to build financial cost models.
- Proven track record of managing vendor validation programs and hardware reliability testing.
- Experience scaling systems to eliminate manual labor touchpoints and optimize vehicle-to-human (V2H) ratios.
- Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to drive clarity in highly ambiguous environments.
Travel:- 10-20% of time to support validation testing
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$159,000-$196,000 USD
