Technical Program Manager, Systems Engineering

Job Summary

The Technical Program Manager is responsible for the roadmap execution of the Waymo Driver, a world-class autonomous driving system. This role requires a deep understanding of systems engineering processes and the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects.

About the Role

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Director, Technical Program Management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with autonomous driving or robotics projects, and proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps and propose changes to existing policy, systems, and process frameworks
• Develop scalable solutions and manage risks across the organization
• Support or lead complex, multidisciplinary projects including managing project schedules, identifying risks, and clearly communicating goals to project stakeholders
• Create presentations with compelling messages tailored to different audience levels, including executives
• Drive recommendations through to implementation and results
• Develop and manage testing and analysis best practices for complex HW/SW systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in systems engineering or an adjacent field
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Processes (use cases to requirements to architecture to design review to DVP/V&V)
• Demonstrated experience in managing end-to-end systems integrated projects or programs and executing complex strategic and operational initiatives
• Experience implementing projects in a demanding, change-oriented, fast-paced environment requiring a high degree of deadline-driven productivity
• Proven ability to work with team members and cross-functional groups to design processes and implement strategic projects that solve business problems

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with autonomous driving or robotics projects
• Prior experience working in combined software and hardware development
• Experience in government, safety industry, transportation/logistics, or equivalent project management experience in a technology or media company

Benefits

Waymo offers a comprehensive benefits package including a discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program. Salary range for this full-time position is $159,000—$196,000 USD across US locations, with actual starting pay based on job-related factors.