Manager, Materials Program Manager

1 hour, 20 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management

Waymo

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver and operating Waymo One, its fully autonomous ride-hailing service.

Autonomous vehicles, robotics, AI, ride-hailing / mobility tech
Founded 2009
$21600M raised

Description

  • Standardize best practices across the team for material planning, CTB management, risk mitigation, and executive reporting.
  • Ensure timely production schedules, adequate output quantities, proper allocation, and efficient shipments to meet business requirements.
  • Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
  • Manage the Supply Chain Materials Budget and End of Life activities.
  • Develop predictive models to support strategic decision-making and supply-demand objectives.
  • Identify Excess and Obsolete (E&O) material risks, provide recommendations, and lead mitigation initiatives.
  • Prepare and present regular material status updates and program reviews for executives.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to define Weeks of Supply strategies and optimize supply chain performance.
  • Represent the materials organization in executive forums to drive alignment and decision-making.
  • Guide, develop, and mentor the Materials Program Management team and set clear priorities and performance targets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or procurement.
  • Demonstrated success leading and scaling teams of Materials Program Managers.
  • Experience operating at global scale with multi-region suppliers and contract manufacturers.
  • Proven ownership of end-to-end materials strategy across multiple programs, product lines, or manufacturing partners.
  • Deep expertise in Clear-to-Build (CTB) processes.
  • Advanced analytical and modeling skills; Excel/Sheets required.
  • SQL, dashboards, or automation tools preferred.
  • Ability to define and execute multi-year materials strategy aligned to vehicle platform and financial impact.
  • MBA is a plus.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $238,000 to $294,000 USD.
  • Eligibility for Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Eligibility for Waymo’s equity incentive plan.
  • Access to Waymo’s generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

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