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Business System Lead - People Team and Real Estate

WaymoMountain View , CA, USA IT (6D3)
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Salary
$200K — $247K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Lead · 8+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Waymo is hiring a Business System Lead for the People Team and Real Estate in Mountain View, CA. This hybrid position suits an experienced systems professional looking to build, scale, and modernize enterprise applications for workplace and workforce solutions.

Role Overview

This hybrid role sits within the Business Systems team in Mountain View, CA, acting as a strategic technology partner. The professional in this position bridges People Operations, Real Estate & Workplace Services, and Engineering to develop an automated and AI-enabled systems ecosystem supporting the commercial and operational scale of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the multi-year technology roadmap across People, Culture, and REWS systems, aligning business objectives with IT strategy and Alphabet corporate infrastructure.
Lead, mentor, and guide a team of systems analysts, engineers, and program managers while overseeing sprint backlogs, UAT execution, vendor governance, and release cycles.
Architect cross-platform integrations that connect employee lifecycle events to automated downstream actions including identity provisioning, badge access control, and desk allocation.
Modernize core workplace and human resources processes by evaluating and embedding AI-native tools, LLM-driven workflow automations, and intelligent business process automation.
Direct large-scale SaaS implementations and platform enhancements centered around tools like Workday HCM, CoStar, Sitetracker, Tririga, and corporate SAP integrations.
Manage system change management, third-level incident triage, root-cause analyses, data privacy, audit compliance, and security controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or MIS, or equivalent practical experience.
Eight to ten years of professional experience as a Business Systems Analyst supporting corporate HR and facilities or real estate functional areas.
Strong understanding of the HR and Real Estate technology domain alongside core business processes like Hire to Retire.
Solid project management fundamentals including Agile and Scrum framework experience, backlog management, and prioritization.
Excellent communication abilities to translate technical architecture into plain language for non-technical partners.

Nice to Have

Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or an MBA.
Deep functional and technical knowledge of Workday, including Core HCM, Business Process Framework, Studio, and EIB, alongside financial integration points like SAP.
Proven success driving business systems transformation in high-growth technology, autonomous vehicle, or complex hardware environments.
Experience with IoT and sensor-based space utilization systems, lease accounting workflows, and physical security access control integrations such as Lenel and CCure.
Practical experience deploying generative AI tools, automated chatbots, or agentic workflows for corporate workforce operations.
Familiarity with Alphabet internal shared infrastructure, security review standards, and data privacy policies.

Skills and Tools

Workday HCM
CoStar
Sitetracker
Tririga
SAP
Lenel
CCure
Agile and Scrum frameworks
Generative AI and LLM workflow automation tools

Salary and Benefits

The expected base salary range for this full-time position in Mountain View, CA is $200,000 to $247,000 USD, with actual pay determined by job-related factors such as experience, location, training, education, and skill level. Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary annual bonus program, an equity incentive plan, and a company benefits program.

About the Company

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company developing the Waymo Driver to improve mobility access and save lives. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, the organization powers a fully autonomous ride-hail service across public roads and simulation environments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Waymo careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Business System Lead position located?

The role is a hybrid position based in Mountain View, CA, USA.

What is the salary range for this role?

The expected base salary range is $200,000 to $247,000 USD.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8 to 10 years of experience working as a Business Systems Analyst supporting corporate HR or facilities and real estate functional areas.

What educational qualifications are needed?

A Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or MIS is required, or equivalent practical experience.

What additional benefits are offered?

Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary annual bonus program, an equity incentive plan, and a company benefits program.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Waymo careers page.

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