Strategy Manager

About Waymo

Waymo is a leader in autonomous driving technology, aiming to be the world’s most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and reduce fatal traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver supports Waymo’s autonomous ride-hail services and various vehicle platform applications, having completed over 10 million rider-only trips with more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads and extensive simulations across over 15 U.S. states.

Role Overview

The Strategy & Business Operations (BizOps) team leads execution of the company’s commercial and go-to-market strategies. The team employs both qualitative and quantitative analyses to formulate long-term business plans and operationalize Waymo’s commercial deployments. This role operates under a hybrid work schedule and reports directly to the Director of Strategy and BizOps.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects impacting Waymo’s go-to-market and commercial initiatives with company-wide significance.
• Perform comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analyses, extracting meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate and engage with cross-functional teams across technical and commercial areas to align diverse perspectives.
• Develop and refine business models, including value drivers and scenario analyses.
• Communicate clear, concise recommendations to leadership based on data-driven insights.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to solve unstructured and ambiguous problems while maintaining focus on key objectives.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, data analytics, and SQL; effectively communicating findings to executive stakeholders.
• Proven proficiency in financial analysis and modeling.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling strong relationship building.
• Adaptability to a fast-moving, dynamic startup environment.
• Experience with project-based work, swiftly shifting priorities, and rapid assimilation of new knowledge—common in consulting or BizOps roles in tech organizations.
• Collaborative team player with a cooperative approach.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

Preferred Attributes

• Operational experience in technology companies, particularly in roles like Chief of Staff, BizOps, or Strategy.
• Consulting or finance background with financial modeling experience, ideally paired with tech industry experience involving physical products such as transportation, supply chain, or property technology.
• Industry experience in segments such as ride-hailing, trucking, or delivery services.
• Expertise in commercialization strategies including pricing and partner engagement.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this full-time position across U.S. locations is $210,000 to $259,000 USD annually. Actual compensation depends on factors such as work location, relevant experience, training, education, and skill level. Employees may qualify for participation in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plans, and comprehensive benefits, subject to eligibility.