Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to Strategic PMO, Lead.
You will:
- Lead and drive permitting programs across Regulatory, Legal, Policy space, working cross-functionally with teams such as Product, Safety, Engineering, Ops, etc in new markets in the United Kingdom
- Prioritize / manage / drive timelines, risks, and dependencies; resolve misalignments with overall scope and schedule
- Proactively identify and reduce business-critical blockers, including compliance and regulatory challenges that may impact ability to operate
- Keep stakeholders across Waymo informed and aligned; represent programs to senior leadership and partner with them to remove blockers
You have:
- 5+ years experience managing complex programs where precision and attention to detail are critical to success
- Experience leading large Regulatory/Legal programs across Product, Safety, Engineering, Ops, etc.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clear decision-making
- Strong leadership skills, and clear verbal and written communication
- Significant expertise in scaling processes within complex, growing areas
We prefer:
- Expertise within autonomous vehicles or automotive space
- Experience with international and/or multinational regulatory frameworks
- Experience within regulatory or political spaces, including highly-regulated industries
- Experience with road safety, design, or transportation planning
Waymo offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, discretionary annual bonus, equity incentive plan, and generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range: £92,000 — £96,500 GBP
Program Manager (UK Regulatory) employer: Waymo
Waymo is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where innovation meets operational excellence. With a strong focus on employee growth and collaboration, we provide ample opportunities for professional development while ensuring a supportive culture that values diversity and creativity. Join us to be part of a pioneering team dedicated to enhancing the rider experience in one of the world's most vibrant cities.
