Senior Program Manager (Expansion)

• This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Head of Commercialization Program Management
• Lead international expansion programs, building robust and scalable structures to bring Waymo to more countries
• Drive and own critical path for cross-functional activities into future countries, including, but not limited, to vehicle, software, regulatory, compliance, policy, external engagement, and partner readiness
• Orchestrate deliverables across internal and external teams, improving workflows and processes where needed
• Proactively identify and remove business-critical risks and dependencies
• Keep stakeholders informed and aligned, represent programs to senior leadership, and elevate when needed to remove blockers

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite wellness centers
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Counseling services
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Elder care and support
• Backup childcare
• Survivor income benefit
• Caregiver leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
• Educational reimbursement
• Peer learning and coaching platform
• Donation matching programs
• Employee resource groups
• Volunteer hours
• Internal community groups and local culture clubs
• Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
• On-site meals and snacks
• Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
• On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
• Commuter benefits

Significant expertise in scaling processes within complex, growing areasStrong leadership skills, and clear verbal and written communication, alongside the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decision-making7+ years of experience managing highly complex cross-functional programsExperience driving international expansion programs with a holistic understanding of market-entry functions (ie. Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Policy, External Engagement, etc)German-speaking OR Spanish+French-speakingExperience launching in international marketsExperience scaling business in high-growth phasesExpertise within autonomous vehicles or automotive spaceExpertise within SW program managementExpertise in external partner engagement and market expansion

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