Event Response Global Service Delivery Lead

Maintain and execute comprehensive vendor strategy

You Will Maintain and execute comprehensive vendor strategy aligned with Waymo's overall roadmap and business objectives.

You Will Support and advise on vendor procurement, scope expansion, and the transition or off boarding of vendors from the Waymo account.

You Will Provide vendors with the necessary access, tools, data, resources, and support from Waymo teams to be successful in delivery, independent operation, and strategic value add.

You Will Develop and implement programs that facilitate smooth interactions and collaboration with vendors and stakeholder teams.

You Will Ensure Vendor readiness for effectiveness in current markets and readiness for scale.

You Will Manage the process of transitioning or documenting contract workflows.

You Will Review and advise on workflows for efficiency and ensure best practices are integrated, well defined, and shared across Ops.

You Will Establish and maintain a robust governance framework to ensure compliance and risk management in supplier relationships, change management and quality control.

You Will Support contract amendments and keep contract requirements current to the state of the operation.

You Will Understand and manage exception handling for off nominal requirements or special events that arise throughout the operation.

Requirements

• You Have 10+ years with program/vendor management in operations, strategy, and planning.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of Business process outsourcing experience.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with experience in applying project management tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to deal with multiple conflicting priorities and stakeholder issues while driving towards pragmatic decisions/actions.

Preferred

• 8+ years experience leading outsourcing engagements, experience scaling outsourcing engagements and bringing immature operations to maturity.
• Masters Degree in Business Administration.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Activities.
• Exceptional quantitative skills and understanding of supply & demand modelling.
• Travel 50% of the time domestic and international.

Qualifications

• Understand and manage exception handling for off nominal requirements or special events that arise throughout the operation.

Pay

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.

Benefits

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.