Senior Staff Program Manager, Expansion

Waymo

Mountain View, CA, US
Base: $226,000 - $278,000 usd; bonus/equity: discr...
Hybrid
International expansion program management
Cross-functional planning and execution
Proactive risk and dependency management
Waymo is seeking a Senior Staff Program Manager for Expansion, responsible for leading international expansion efforts and managing complex cross-functional programs in the field of autonomous driving technology. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in program management, particularly in market entry and scaling operations

Job Summary

  • Lead international expansion program management, building robust and scalable structures to bring Waymo to more countries.
  • Drive and own critical path for cross-functional activities for market entry and subsequent launch into future countries.
  • Keep stakeholders informed and aligned; represent programs to senior leadership and escalate when needed to remove blockers.

Matching Summary

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Waymo is seeking a Senior Staff Program Manager for Expansion, responsible for leading international expansion efforts and managing complex cross-functional programs in the field of autonomous driving technology. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in program management, particularly in market entry and scaling operations.

Salary

Base: $226,000 - $278,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan; Benefits: generous Company benefits program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • International expansion program management
  • Cross-functional planning and execution
  • Proactive risk and dependency management
  • Stakeholder communication and alignment
  • Scaling processes in complex areas

Nice-to-have

  • External partner engagement expertise
  • Commercialization and market scaling
  • Software program management expertise
  • Autonomous vehicle or automotive domain knowledge
  • Fleet management experience

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years managing complex cross-functional programs
  • Experience driving international expansion programs
  • Holistic understanding of market-entry functions
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decision-making

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