Waymo

Program Manager, Tooling and Integrations

Waymo • $190K — $234K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years managing complex technical programs and operations across cross-functional teams.
  • 5+ years of experience in people management.
  • Ability to translate operational constraints into technical requirements and implement solutions.
  • Proficiency in SQL and dashboarding tools like PLX/Looker for data-driven decision-making.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-ambiguity environment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive outcomes for strategic technical programs across Product/Tech Integrations and Tooling Domains.
  • Implement transformative improvements in tooling health and access management through simplification and automation.
  • Manage cross-project dependencies and organizational launch review processes for major updates.
  • Interpret data to drive technical decision-making that balances long-term vision with operational needs.
  • Act as the key link between engineering and operational integration, identifying solutions for complex challenges.
  • Mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of quality in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years.
  • 40 hours of sick time per year, plus discretionary sick leave.
  • 28-30 weeks of maternity leave, including short-term disability and baby bonding.
  • 13 paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
As a Tooling and Integrations Program Manager and Team Lead, you will be responsible for a portfolio of large strategic technical programs that span across multiple engineering and operational functions and drive transformative initiatives to accelerate launch velocity for new products and automation.

You will:
  • Drive outcomes for large strategic technical programs in Product/Tech Integrations & Tooling Domains that span multiple organizations. Set up short/long term goals and priorities and drive delivery on projects and OKRs.
  • Drive excellence and transformative improvements in integrations, tooling health and access management processes and solutions through simplification, standardization, and automation. Build internal tools and dashboards to monitor programs health and efficiency.
  • Manage cross-project technical and operational dependencies and organizational launch review processes for major product, pipeline, and policy updates.
  • Drive technical decision-making by interpreting data and trade-offs to provide solutions that balance long-term vision with operational needs.
  • Act as the principal "go-to" authority and key link between engineering development and operational integration, proactively identifying solutions for complex operational challenges and risks.
  • Mentor a high-performing team of Technical Specialists and Program Managers, fostering a culture of "quality-first" in a high-velocity environment.


You have:
  • Bachelor's degree in technical, or business discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of experience and proven ability to manage complex technical programs / tech-enabled operations, and work across cross-functional partners to drive outcomes.
  • 5+ years of people management experience.
  • Ability to translate operational constraints into technical requirements, quickly master new tools and technologies, and implement new concepts to resolve technical and operational roadblocks.
  • Proficiency in SQL and dashboarding (e.g., PLX/Looker), with the ability to navigate complex database schemas to inform decisions and drive automated reporting.
  • Ability to thrive in a high ambiguity, dynamic environment.


We prefer:
  • Experience working with fast-paced emerging technologies. Experience in AV / AI / Data Operations is a plus.
  • Strong consulting and analytical skills; with ability to look at complex problems from multiple angles, be a thought leader and a systems thinker.
  • Experience establishing standardized governance, processes, and tools for PMO / Center of Excellence (CoE).
  • Increased competency in supporting all phases of the machine learning development lifecycle.
  • Experience with Lean / Six Sigma process improvement methodologies.
  • Experience working in a multi-geography environment and leading distributed teams.

Disclosure for WA Based & Remote Roles:

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

Health, dental, vision, life, disability insuranceRetirement Benefits: 401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employmentSick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary) Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year

US Remote Only: Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all US locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.

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

$190,000-$234,000 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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