Validation Manager (Platforms)
Core
Lead end-to-end program management for bringing new autonomous vehicle platform variants online in validation fleets, managing the critical path from vehicle arrival and upfit to public road mapping and testing.
Role type
Senior IC Program Manager (Autonomous Vehicle Operations)
Builds
New platform variants for Waymo's autonomous ride-hail service and vehicle platforms
Domain
Autonomous driving technology / Automotive operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operational Strategy, Program Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data-Centric Problem Solving, Ambiguity Tolerance
Preferred skills
NPI & Vehicle Testing Experience, Vendor Operations Management
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) Validation Operations, Align Planning with Execution, Maximize Fleet Efficiency & Yield, Manage Vendor Performance, Standardize Executive Reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC