Program Manager, Regulatory Reporting
About this role
Organized and analytical operators who thrive in high-ambiguity environments will find a strong fit leading regulatory initiatives within Waymo's Software Quality Operations team. The group sits at the core of ensuring the reliability and safety of the autonomous vehicle service, building scalable operations that increasingly rely on artificial intelligence.
In this role, the program manager will oversee the scaled delivery of datasets and methodologies used to evaluate events of regulatory interest. Daily work involves partnering with the Regulatory Compliance team to operationalize reporting requirements, managing a global vendor workforce, and collaborating with engineering to integrate machine learning and generative AI tools into issue discovery and triage.
The position exists to unblock critical milestones for market expansion while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates who succeed here bring extensive technical operations experience, a structured approach to cross-functional planning, and a demonstrated ability to guide teams through rapid organizational growth.
What you will do
- Drive outcomes for large and complex technical operations programs that span multiple organizations.
- Develop and execute strategic roadmaps while managing forecasting and resource planning.
- Partner with the Regulatory Compliance team to operationalize reporting requirements and scale workflows for domestic and international expansion.
- Define program and workflow key performance indicators and service level agreements.
- Oversee deployments and drive high-quality outcomes utilizing a global vendor workforce.
- Collaborate with engineering to design, test, and deploy machine learning and generative AI models for issue discovery and triage.
- Communicate program status, risks, and priorities to executive stakeholders while mentoring technical specialists.
What you need
- Hold a bachelor's degree in a technical, legal, or business discipline.
- Bring at least 10 years of experience managing complex, tech-enabled operations.
- Demonstrate experience working across cross-functional partners including legal, product, engineering, data science, and systems engineering.
- Possess a minimum of 5 years of people management experience.
- Bring background in regulatory compliance, vehicle qualification, or similar domains with the ability to operationalize legal requirements.
- Show a proven ability to structure project plans, identify dependencies, and drive execution in dynamic environments.
Nice to have
- Experience working with offshore teams and multiple local operations hubs
- Experience within the autonomous vehicle space
- Increased competency in supporting all phases of the machine learning development lifecycle
- Experience with Lean or Six Sigma process improvement methodologies
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous company benefits program
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
The job is listed as remote in the United States, though Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Candidates are advised to speak with their recruiter about their preferred location for remote work when the interview process begins.
What is the salary range for this position?
The expected base salary range for this full-time position is $190,000 to $234,000 USD. Actual starting pay is based on job-related factors including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.
What kind of team will I be working with?
You will be joining the Software Quality Operations team, specifically within the Regulatory Reporting Operations group. The role also involves partnering closely with Legal, Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Systems Engineering teams.