Program Manager, Extended Workforce Solution & Business Operations
Waymo · Mountain View, CA · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$107k–$131k/yrFull-time
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contingent workforce risks (operational, legal, reputational, cultural, and financial)
- Audit program compliance
Vendor Lifecycle & Contract Administration
- Facilitate vendor onboarding
- Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs)
- Monitor SLA performance
- Resolve operational discrepancies
Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement
- Manage end-to-end communication workflows
- Handle system access/control requests
- Partner with internal Vendor Managers and external suppliers to drive best-in-class engagement
Cost Optimization & Business Cases
- Identify and lead in-year and long-term cost-efficiency initiatives
- Independently gather data needed to build strategic business cases
Process Scaling & Automation
- Identify opportunities to scale operations
- Lead process improvement deliveries through tooling, data insights, and workflow automation
Analytics & Program Reporting
- Track, analyze, and report on key program metrics, scope, findings, and recommendations
- To measure business impact and operational efficiency
Experience & Education
- 5+ years of Operational experience, with a focus on managing or maturing risk/operational workflows
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
Tools & Framework Tracking
- Direct experience with Jira and structured requirements tracking to manage operational priorities, action items, and cross-functional deliverables
Process Improvement & Systems Thinking
- Proven track record of evaluating complex workflows, identifying failure modes, and authoring clear, comprehensive operational documentation
Communication & Collaboration
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust, align diverse stakeholders, and influence without formal authority
Tech Proficiency
- Demonstrated ability to leverage technology for increased efficiency and quickly adopt new tools
Project Leadership & Operational Problem Solving
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage processes, and independently resolve operational issues through strategic thinking and data analysis
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.