8+ years of automotive program management or related experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
Expertise in product development processes and milestones
Ability to define complex problems and deliver strategic solutions
Exceptional leadership and communication skills
Track record of managing competing priorities under pressure
Responsibilities
Serve as primary contact between Waymo and automotive suppliers
Coordinate technical discussions and contract negotiations on sourcing efforts
Ensure alignment on technical and commercial deliverables with teams
Track program schedules and deliver progress reports
Lead meetings and resolve project obstacles proactively
Benefits
Participation in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program
Eligibility for equity incentive plan
Access to a generous Company benefits program
25% travel requirement offers exposure and networking opportunities
Full Job Description
This is an on-location role and you will report to the Product Quality Manager.
You will:
Serve as the primary point of contact between Waymo and automotive supplier partners
Co-ordinate technical & manufacturing discussion and contract negotiations on strategic sourcing efforts, while providing hardware teams with comprehensive insights into supplier capacities
Co-ordinate with the internal team and supplier partners team to ensure clear alignment and expectations on technical and commercial deliverables
Co-ordinate program schedules by tracking milestones and delivering progress reports to essential stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery. Monitor and manage program finances through diligent budget preparation and oversight
Lead collaborative meetings and proactively resolve obstacles to project completion
You have:
8+ years of professional experience in automotive electronics program management or a closely related field
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise in the automotive product development processes, systems, and milestones
Skilled in defining complex problems, achieving team alignment, and delivering strategic solutions to leadership.
Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, including the capacity to overcome obstacles and provide necessary pushback
Proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities and achieving high-quality results in high-pressure environments
We prefer:
Master's degree in Engineering, or a related field
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to resolve complex program related issues, strong negotiation skills
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: New Product Introduction, Design Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations in Sourcing or supply chain in quality management
Strong understanding of electronic assembly processes. & Solid grasp of statistical analysis and production control processes
Travel requirements:
25% travel (both domestic and international) needed
The expected base salary range for this full-time position 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. 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
$230,000-$284,000 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.
