Waymo

Operations Partner Manager

Waymo$159K — $196K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8+ years in partner operations, customer success, or account management in tech environments
  • Experience managing complex partner-facing programs
  • Strong communication and executive presence for engaging with C-suite
  • Analytical skills to convert data into strategic insights
  • Self-directed in problem-solving and advocating for partners

Responsibilities

  • Advocate for partners to enhance launch and expansion processes
  • Manage MBRs/QBRs to track KPIs and relationship health
  • Deliver data-driven feedback and advise on corrective actions
  • Serve as the central communication bridge for the partnership
  • Guide partners through business setup and ongoing operations
  • Facilitate communication between partners and internal teams
  • Collect feedback to drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous company benefits
  • Hybrid work model with remote options
Full Job Description
In this hybrid role, you will report to the New Business & Partner Operations You will: • 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. • Establish and manage Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs) to track key performance indicators and evaluate relationship health, and develop strategic partner roadmaps. • Deliver data-driven feedback and advise on corrective action plans or improvement strategies when service levels fall below established standards on a partnership level. • Act as the central communication bridge for the partnership, proactively flagging contractual risks to the Partnerships team and ensuring unwavering alignment with internal expectations. • Apply deep expertise to guide partners through initial business setup and ongoing steady-state operations to ensure adherence to global standards. • Bridge the gap between partners and internal teams to facilitate clear communication and provide timely resolution for high-level escalations. • 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: • Proficiency in using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies to measure the efficacy of a process. • Proven track record of defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for external partners or internal operations. • 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.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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