Waymo

NPI Program Manager

Waymo$230K — $284K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in automotive electronics program management or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
  • Expert in automotive product development processes and milestones
  • Skilled in problem definition and achieving team alignment
  • Exceptional leadership and communication abilities
  • Proven track record in managing multiple priorities under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for suppliers and Waymo
  • Coordinate technical discussions and contract negotiations
  • Align internal and supplier teams on deliverables
  • Track program schedules and oversee budgets
  • Lead meetings and resolve project obstacles

Benefits

  • Participation in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan eligibility
  • Generous company benefits program
  • 25% travel (domestic and international)
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.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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