Manufacturing Program Manager
Core
Primary point of contact between Waymo and automotive supplier partners, coordinating technical discussions, contract negotiations, and program schedules to ensure on-time delivery of hardware products.
Role type
Manufacturing Program Manager
Builds
Hardware products (sensors, vehicle platforms) for Waymo's autonomous driving technology
Domain
Autonomous driving / Automotive hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, program schedule tracking, budget management, stakeholder alignment, obstacle resolution
Preferred skills
New Product Introduction, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Sourcing, supply chain quality management, electronic assembly processes, statistical analysis, production control
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate technical discussions and contract negotiations with supplier partners; Track program milestones and deliver progress reports; Monitor and manage program finances through budget preparation; Lead collaborative meetings and resolve project obstacles
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC