AV Fleet & Supply Operations Manager - San Francisco
About this role
Organized leaders who thrive in fast-paced logistical environments will find a natural home managing depot workflows and supply health at Waymo. The operations team scales the autonomous fleet platform from component sourcing to customer management, ensuring reliable service delivery across active markets. Daily responsibilities include governing third-party vendor performance, aligning vehicle turnaround cycles against demand targets, and driving process improvements to lower operating costs.
This position exists to ensure commercial operations expand safely and cost-effectively through disciplined shift-level oversight and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates bring extensive background in high-velocity logistics, a data-driven approach to solving bottlenecks, and a steadfast commitment to safety-centric fleet orchestration.
What you will do
- Manage daily depot operations while holding third-party vendors accountable to safety, compliance, and operational service level agreements.
- Align staffing levels, vehicle turnaround cycles, and depot workflows against active in-service vehicle targets to meet market demand.
- Act as the primary operational liaison for scaling initiatives by developing contingencies and unifying cross-functional partners.
- Leverage data analytics to monitor market health, eliminate depot bottlenecks, reduce operational drag, and lower unit costs.
- Build collaborative alliances between internal stakeholders and external partners while maintaining a shared commitment to safety.
What you need
- Bring over ten years of experience in operations management within fleet management, transportation, or high-velocity logistics.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree or possess an additional six years of equivalent work experience in operations, consulting, or planning.
- Demonstrate a proven ability to lead large teams and vendor workforces while navigating ambiguity and multi-stakeholder priorities.
- Apply strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex operational datasets, spot failure trends, and make data-backed decisions.
- Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to safety-centric fleet orchestration that prioritizes the rider experience and service standards.
Nice to have
- Direct experience in the ride-hailing or autonomous vehicle sector
- Proficiency with SQL and operational dashboarding
- Demonstrated track record in lean process improvement and vendor contract management
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Company benefits program
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the expected salary range for this role?
The expected base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000 to $196,000 USD. Actual starting pay is based on job-related factors including exact work location, experience, relevant training, education, and skill level.
What are the travel requirements for this position?
Travel required for this role is 10%.
Who does this role report to?
The AV Fleet & Supply Operations Manager reports to a Market Operations Lead.
What additional compensation programs are available?
Employees are eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.