Platform Enablement Operations Manager

About the Company

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Waymo Operations exists to deliver the Waymo Driver to the world, building and scaling the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform.

Responsibilities

• Bring up and enable deployment of new and upcoming Waymo platforms across program phases from prototype requirement state to deployment
• Work with engineering and cross functional stakeholders on fast feedback, issue discovery and resolution
• Manage and drive operations for new sensor suite and base vehicle to ensure maturity and large scale deployment readiness
• Work with automotive partners and partner test drivers on operational observations, feedback, and training

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a related technical subject (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, or automotive) or equivalent practical experience
• 4-6 years of experience in automotive or transportation related industry development (aviation, space, etc.)
• Deep Operations experience in helping bring-up hardware and platforms in critical mission environments
• Demonstrated experience working with large cross functional teams and external partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior stakeholders
• Flexibility to travel to OEM, vendor, partner, or deployment locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree in a related field
• Systems Engineering experience or requirement based analysis experience
• Hands on experience with full product development life cycle from prototype to production
• Early prototype testing experience in automotive, aviation, mobility, or hardware industries
• Ability to build strong relationships with hardware, system engineering, technicians, and product teams