Policy Operations Manager

Waymo
New York, NY
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.

You Will

  • 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.

You Have

  • 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.

We Prefer

  • 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.

Travel Requirements

  • Up to 30% travel may be required to support and staff on-the-ground events, stakeholder visits, and engagement experiences.

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$144,000—$177,000 USD
Posted 2026-04-18

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