Waymo

Operations Partner Manager

Waymo$159K — $196K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8+ years of experience in partner operations, customer success, or account management within a high-growth technology environment.
  • Proven track record of managing complex partner-facing programs and leading structured governance cadences.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence C-suite executives.
  • Strong analytical skills to translate performance data into actionable strategies.
  • Self-directed problem solver able to identify internal bottlenecks and advocate for partner solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Champion Operational Integration & Expansion by facilitating partner launches and streamlining processes.
  • Establish and manage Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews to evaluate relationship health and performance indicators.
  • Deliver data-driven feedback and advise on improvement strategies when performance standards are not met.
  • Act as the communication bridge for partnerships and proactively manage contractual risks.
  • Guide partners through compliance with global operational standards during setup and ongoing operations.
  • Facilitate communication to resolve high-level escalations between partners and internal teams.
  • Collect partner feedback to drive continuous improvement and ensure long-term partnership success.

Benefits

  • Participation in discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Eligibility for equity incentive plan.
  • Access to a generous Company benefits program.
Full Job Description
In this hybrid role, you will report to the Head of Operations Partner Management

You will:
  • Champion Operational Integration & Expansion: Serve as the primary advocate for the partner allowing them to launch and expand while facilitating two-way feedback loops to identify internal bottlenecks and streamline partner processes across cross-functional teams.
  • Lead Structured Governance: Establish and manage Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs) to track key performance indicators and evaluate relationship health, and develop strategic partner roadmaps.
  • Drive Performance and Accountability: Deliver data-driven feedback and advise on corrective action plans or improvement strategies when service levels fall below established standards on a partnership level.
  • Manage Overall Operational Engagement: Act as the central communication bridge for the partnership, proactively flagging contractual risks to the Partnerships team and ensuring unwavering alignment with internal expectations.
  • Ensure Regulatory and Operational Compliance: Apply deep expertise to guide partners through initial business setup and ongoing steady-state operations to ensure adherence to global standards.
  • Resolve Complex Operational Challenges: Bridge the gap between partners and internal teams to facilitate clear communication and provide timely resolution for high-level escalations.
  • Promote Partner-Centric Solutions: Regularly collect feedback and advocate for the partner's perspective to drive continuous improvement and ensure the sustained, long-term success of the partnership.


You have:
  • 6-8+ years of experience in partner operations, customer success, or account management within a high-growth technology environment.
  • Proven track record of managing complex partner-facing programs and leading structured governance cadences.
  • Excellent communication and executive presence skills necessary to engage, influence, and align with C-suite and senior leadership at external partner organizations.
  • Strong analytical proficiency with the ability to synthesize performance data into actionable feedback and long-term strategic roadmaps.
  • Self-directed problem solver capable of identifying internal bottlenecks and advocating for partner-centric solutions across cross-functional teams.


We prefer:
  • Data-Driven Process Improvement: Proficiency in using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies to measure the efficacy of a process.
  • Performance Management Expertise: Proven track record of defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for external partners or internal operations.
  • Strategic Planning and Modeling Experience: Confidence with developing strategic growth roadmaps, driving partner alignment and basic spreadsheet modeling, preferably with physical assets.


Travel Requirement:
  • < = 25% of the year is spent traveling for in-person time with your team and to observe / work with partner operations


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

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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