Program Manager, Driver and Vehicle Compliance

The Waymo Legal team is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our rapidly growing Autonomous Vehicles (AV) and Operations department. Reporting to the Lead, Driver and Vehicle Compliance, you will partner with Waymo’s vendors for autonomous vehicles and operations, supporting the compliance of Waymo’s expanding fleet.

Responsibilities

• Create and/or automate internal compliance processes to meet regulatory requirements in evolving markets
• Identify opportunities for and then implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to monitor and assess vendor performance
• Work independently and as part of a regionally focused team on building and maintaining connections to AV regulatory agencies and developing processes and strategies with vendors to support requirements as defined by regulators
• Document compliance processes and requirements and communicate to vendors and stakeholders
• Possibly partner closely with Waymo’s proprietary software development team to create consistent and scalable solutions for regulatory processes

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience working in a regulatory compliance role or on a legal team, or in active partnership with either, preferably at a safety-focused or vehicle fleet-related organization
• Experience directly managing or working with vendors, contractors, and other similar extended workforce partners, including monitoring and managing to ensure compliance requirements or other measurable business needs are consistently met
• Exceptional attention to detail, both in written and verbal communication
• Demonstrable ability to gap find or issue spot processes
• Highly collaborative, creative, and organized, with action-oriented problem solving skills

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• High EQ with personally responsible, team player mentality
• Experience working with regulators in the transportation industry, preferably in California and/or with a focus on autonomous vehicles
• Experience managing a vehicle compliance program, ideally during company growth

Skills

• Technical aptitude with ability to quickly learn proprietary software

Benefits

Waymo offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $137,000—$169,000 USD, depending on location and experience. 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.