Strategic Partnership Manager

Wayve

Tokyo, Japan
Hybrid (on-site and remote work)
Drive commercial execution
Manage complex external partnerships
Cross-functional leadership
Wayve is seeking a Strategic Partnership Manager for its Tokyo office to lead the execution of robotaxi partnerships and scale commercial ecosystems in the autonomous mobility sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ownership mindset and experience in managing complex external partnerships

Job Summary

  • Wayve is building the AI Driver to power autonomous mobility at global scale, deploying robotaxi services with leading partners.
  • This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution across product readiness, operational launch, and commercial scaling.
  • You will lead day-to-day commercial execution of Wayve’s robotaxi partnerships in your market, working closely with ride-hailing platforms, OEM partners, and cross-functional internal teams.

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Wayve is seeking a Strategic Partnership Manager for its Tokyo office to lead the execution of robotaxi partnerships and scale commercial ecosystems in the autonomous mobility sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ownership mindset and experience in managing complex external partnerships.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drive commercial execution
  • Manage complex external partnerships
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Operate in fast-moving environments
  • Track performance KPIs
  • Support market expansion planning

Nice-to-have

  • Embrace uncertainty
  • Lean into complex challenges
  • Aim high and stay humble
  • Value diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years in strategic partnerships, mobility, autonomy, AI or technology platforms
  • Experience in regulated industries or operational market launches
  • Strong ownership mindset
  • Commercially rigorous and action-oriented
  • Credible cross-functional leader
  • Experienced in managing performance, risk, and competing priorities

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