About the job
Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility access and significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted for various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and a remarkable experience of over 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, alongside extensive simulation across more than 15 U. S. states, we are poised for the future.
Waymo’s Technical Program Managers are pivotal in executing our roadmap through strategic cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. We thrive in navigating complex technical and operational challenges without predefined guidelines, acting with thoughtful urgency to drive meaningful conversations and outcomes. Our team collaborates intimately with all facets of Waymo to structure, oversee, and propel the work necessary for real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across diverse platforms and regions.
This position follows a hybrid work model and reports directly to the Director of Technical Program Management.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the management of international expansion programs, establishing strong and scalable frameworks to introduce Waymo in new countries.
- Advance the new market framework to support future growth into additional regions.
- Own and drive critical cross-functional activities necessary for market entry and launch in new countries, focusing on vehicle, software, regulatory, compliance, policy, external engagement, and partner readiness.
- Coordinate deliverables across both internal and external teams, optimizing workflows and processes as necessary.
- Proactively identify and mitigate business-critical risks and dependencies.
- Keep stakeholders informed and aligned, representing programs to senior leadership and escalating issues as needed to eliminate obstacles.
Your Qualifications:
- Over 10 years of experience managing intricate cross-functional programs.
- Proven track record in driving international expansion initiatives with a comprehensive understanding of market-entry functions (e.g., Product, Engineering, Legal, External Engagement).
- Exceptional leadership capabilities, with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and align teams.

