Waymo

Strategic Partner Manager, Commercialization

Waymo$177K — $218K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience, including 4+ years in business development or strategic partnerships in technology or mobility sectors.
  • Proven track record of scaling partnerships with major commercial entities.
  • Expertise in negotiating and managing complex commercial agreements.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Experience collaborating with operations and product teams for scalable execution.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in business or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and execute growth partnerships to expand Waymo's commercial footprint.
  • Manage a portfolio of partnerships, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving growth milestones.
  • Serve as a liaison between internal teams including Product, Marketing, Legal, and Finance.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Utilize analytical skills to research and maintain a pipeline of partnership opportunities.

Benefits

  • Participation in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Opportunity to take part in equity incentive plan.
  • Generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Full Job Description
In this hybrid role, you will report to the Manager of Commercial Growth Partnerships.

You will:
  • Identify and execute high-impact growth partnerships across demand channels and fleet operations to accelerate ridership and expand Waymo's commercial footprint in current and future markets.
  • Proactively manage a diverse portfolio of partnerships, implementing scalable solutions to maximize mutual value, enhance operational efficiency, and hit critical growth milestones.
  • Act as a central bridge between internal Product, Marketing, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure complex partnership requirements are aligned with Waymo's strategic goals and technical capabilities.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with external partner stakeholders and executive leadership teams
  • Utilize an analytical and entrepreneurial mindset to research and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities, bridging the gap between early-stage "building" and large-scale real-world impact.


You have:
  • 6+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years in high-impact business development or strategic partnerships within the technology, mobility, or ride-hailing sectors.
  • Proven experience scaling partnerships with major commercial entities, such as travel platforms, mobility-as-a-service providers, or large-scale fleet operators.
  • Deep expertise in architecting, negotiating and managing complex, first-of-their-kind commercial agreements and strategic partnership frameworks that drive revenue or user acquisition.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence high-performing cross-functional teams
  • Experience working closely with operations and product teams to ensure partnership models are grounded in operational feasibility and scalable execution.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a business, analytical, or related field.


We prefer:
  • Deep understanding of the autonomous vehicle, ride hailing or broader mobility industries
  • Experience developing and successfully implementing scalable solutions to complex problems within a rapidly-evolving organization
  • Experience bringing nascent / pre-commercial technology to market


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

$177,000-$218,000 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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