Waymo

Network Delivery Program Manager - Chicago

Waymo$168K — $207K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 7+ years of experience as a Network Technical Program Manager delivering multi-site build outs or data center turn ups
  • Knowledge of network architecture and design principles
  • Ability to maintain 100% as built documentation within 5 business days of go-live
  • Experience working with network/internet service providers for circuit provisioning
  • Experience working with low voltage cablers (LVCs) in a construction environment

Responsibilities

  • Own planning and delivery of network build outs across various locations
  • Translate business/engineering requirements into detailed technical and project plans
  • Manage vendor contracts and coordinate on-site activities
  • Ensure compliance with standards and maintain updated documentation
  • Report status and KPIs to leadership and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Participation in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous company benefits program
  • Opportunity for local travel to sites and broader market travel
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for project management
Full Job Description
In this hybrid role, you will report to Manager, Network Delivery

You will:
  • Own end-to-end planning and delivery of network build outs (scope, schedule, budget, quality) across Waymo sites, offices, and data centers.
  • Translate business/engineering requirements into Engineering Design Plans (EDPs), technical project plans, key milestones, and clear RACI across network engineers, construction teams, low voltage cables, and network integrators.
  • Manage vendors and contracts (RFPs, SOWs, SLAs), coordinate site work, and track hardware/circuit orders to meet delivery timelines.
  • Ensure compliance and standards (security, redundancy, capacity, engineering documentation), and keep sources of truth updated.
  • Report status and KPIs to leadership; run cross-functional rituals, budgets/forecasts, and drive continuous improvement for repeatable scale.


You have:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 7+ years of experience as a Network Technical Program Manager delivering multi-site build outs or data center turn ups
  • Knowledge of network architecture and design principles
  • Quality and compliance rigor, ability to maintain 100% as built documentation within 5 business days of go-live
  • Demonstrated ability working with network/internet service providers for circuit provisioning
  • Demonstrated ability working with low voltage cablers (LVCs) in a construction environment


We prefer:
  • Construction Technical Program Management experience
  • Expertise in data center operations
  • Experience managing and collaborating with a network operations center
  • Experience with Service Now, JIRA, or other strategic program management tools
  • People Management experience - Managing teams or consultants or TPMs

Travel Requirements:
  • 2-3 days per week local travel to sites
  • 2x per quarter travel to Central US markets


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

$168,000-$207,000 USD

About Waymo

Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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