Technical Program Manager, Commercialization - Expansion

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. Waymo's Technical Program Managers and Program Managers are accountable for Waymo's roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. You will: Drive program execution, communication, and cross-functional coordination for AV Expansion testing and validation across domestic & international markets Centrally orchestrate fleet setup and driving configurations across markets. Organize tracking across various phases and milestones leading up to major launches and deployments Align market entry roadmaps in partnership with key teams (e.g. Product, Engineering, Operations, and Mapping) based on testing feasibility and readiness Establish and own processes and tooling improvements for medium- and small-scale validation programs Lead weekly reporting, program reviews, updates, and guidance to ensure alignment across critical stakeholders critical cross-functional stakeholders You have: 5+ years of experience managing highly complex cross-functional programs Experience as a Technical Program Manager driving complex, large-scale execution across technical and operational domains Proven track record of managing cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Eng TPgMs, Product Managing, Operations, and Mapping teams and ability to leverage intuitional judgment around competing priorities Strong experience in data/configuration management, operational forecasting, or fleet/resources allocation Demonstrated ability to establish process structure, write operational playbooks, and identify/mitigate silent risks early We prefer: Experience with autonomous vehicle systems, software release testing, consumer hardware Skilled at launching and expanding products to new markets Familiarity complex global operational logistics Background in influencing software/tooling roadmap 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 $196,000-242,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr Waymo LLC