Policy Operations Manager

Waymo • San Francisco, NY

1d • $144,000 - $177,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Strategy & Operations Lead for the Policy & Government Affairs team. You will serve as a strategic program and financial manager for the Policy & Government Affairs team by overseeing budgets, creating operational processes, and coordinating cross-functional workstreams and events.

Requirements

• A BA/BS degree and 4–5 years of professional experience in Business Operations or Strategic Program Management.
• Direct experience in financial forecasting and budget strategy, moving beyond simple tracking to strategic narrative building.
• Strong organizational skills with a meticulous eye for detail, especially regarding financial data and complex projects.
• The ability to work autonomously and drive measurable results in a high-growth, fast-paced corporate environment.
• Sound political judgment and the ability to navigate complex sensitivities and internal organizational dynamics.
• A solution-oriented mindset that utilizes logic and data to overcome operational hurdles and streamline workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in "Chief of Staff" or Deputy roles within a corporate or government setting, specifically managing executive-level priorities.
• Technical proficiency in building operational databases using tools like Airtable, Salesforce, or specialized policy tracking software.
• A track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder workstreams that require influencing high-level stakeholders across a company.

Responsibilities

• Manage team finances by overseeing budgets, handling financial forecasting, and managing the full lifecycle of invoices and purchase orders.
• Drive strategic program management for internal workstreams that require high-level cross-functional coordination.
• Develop operational playbooks and processes to ensure the growing policy team remains agile and organized.
• Serve as a resource point of contact to navigate internal systems and clear administrative roadblocks for the broader team.
• Act as a strategic engine for team operations, keeping projects on schedule and aligned with policy priorities.
• Support high-stakes events by assisting with the execution of technology showcases and government stakeholder visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager