As an Operations Manager, you will lead operational functions, drive strategic execution, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across teams.
Operations Planning Manager (New Markets & Platforms)
📜 Description
- Own the testing & validation demand and supply plans and processes for your domain, working with key stakeholders to define objectives, priorities, requirements, and supply needs
- Drive comprehensive planning cycles with key stakeholders, understanding every working nuance of your domain to optimize operations across all intersecting areas of planning, product, and execution
- Build and manage models to accurately forecast, answer 'what-if' scenarios, and extract operational insights that can only be gleaned through rigorous planning processes
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to transform operating models and drive efficiencies across teams involved in testing & validation
- Uplevel core planning software and methodologies, applying expertise in planning software and spreadsheet-driven models to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with corporate financial strategy
🛠️ Requirements
- Experience owning end-to-end planning cycles and acting as a strategic, cross-functional partner to stakeholders and leadership
- Demonstrated strong business judgement, communication skills, and ability to distill complex data and analysis to develop and advocate for your own positions and recommendations
- Deep, hands-on expertise in navigating and building models within enterprise planning platforms and spreadsheets, including using data tools (SQL)
- A proven track record of acting as an advocate and leader to drive cross-functional strategy, cost-down initiatives, and efficiency optimizations
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience in planning / supply chain, strategic operations, financial planning, management consulting, or an analytical business function
✨ Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable)
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations
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