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Supply Operations Manager

Supply Operations Manager

WaymoMountain View, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

Waymo Operations exists to deliver the Waymo Driver to the world. We are a global team building and scaling the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform. From component sourcing to end customer management, we enable and create value for Waymo through scaled and orchestrated deployment of the Waymo Driver. At Waymo, we are dedicated to building a culture that promotes inclusivity and celebration. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences; recognize that inclusive actions lead to equitable outcomes; and support and encourage all team members to share their ideas to help Waymo better serve the communities in which we operate.

You will :

  • Provide strategic leadershipto manage and optimize daily operations, fostering a high-performance culture emphasizing collaboration and accountability, while overseeing depot operations (vendor performance) to ensure strict adherence to all safety, compliance, and regulatory protocols.
  • Be the primary liaison to support internal stakeholders in expanding the market by providing guidance and expertise, communicating with all stakeholders to ensure alignment, monitoring progress, identifying potential issues, and developing contingency plans to ensure the success and sustainability of the market scale.
  • Manage Supply & Demand planning by ensuring that staffing levels align with operational needs and in-service supply.
  • Continuously monitor and improve processes, systems, and performance metrics to drive efficiency and productivity, and reduce costs.
  • Strategically expand the market by executing innovative initiatives, leveraging data insights, and applying critical thinking to identify opportunities and resolve challenges effectively.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships across the company and with vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, goals, and a shared commitment to success.
  • Serve as a trusted leader with a continuous improvement mindset, consistently monitoring and enhancing processes, systems, and performance metrics to drive operational excellence, strengthen stakeholder alignment, and deliver measurable, sustainable results, all while boosting efficiency, productivity, and reducing costs.
  • Manage departmental budgets, identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives, and monitoring key performance indicators to effectively allocate resources and ensure all operational initiatives align with financial parameters and organizational goals.

You have :

  • 10+ years of experience in operations management, preferably managing daily operations in a fast-paced environment in fleet management, transportation, or logistics, with a deep understanding of safety.
  • Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to motivate & lead teams, develop and execute strategies, and drive performance improvement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address performance issues proactively, preferably using data analytics tools and reporting software to track key metrics and performance trends.
  • Bachelor's degree, or in lieu of a degree, an additional 6+ years of work experience in a combination of program management, business operations, strategy consulting, planning, or equivalent fields.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills showcasing an ability to influence people to contribute to continuous improvement of operations.
  • Ability to deal with multiple conflicting priorities and stakeholder issues while driving towards pragmatic decisions / actions.
  • We prefer :

  • Direct experience in the ride-hailing or broader transportation industry is a significant plus.
  • Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and reporting tools to monitor market health and inform strategic decisions is essential. Experience with SQL and data mining is highly preferred.
  • A background in general operations management, vendor management in addition to the minimum requirements, would be beneficial.
  • A demonstrated history of identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • The ability to provide clear, strategic leadership and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Travel requirement :

  • Candidate must be able to travel within the San Francisco Bay Area when necessary, with an expectation of 1-2 trips per month to markets outside of the area.
  • The expected base salary range for this full-time position 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. 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.

    Salary Range

    $178,000 — $192,000 USD

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