Lead and drive permitting programs across Regulatory, Legal, Policy space, working cross-functionally with teams such as Product, Safety, Engineering, Ops, etc in new markets in Germany
Prioritize / manage / drive timelines, risks, and dependencies; resolve misalignments with overall scope and schedule
Proactively identify and reduce business-critical blockers, including compliance and regulatory challenges that may impact ability to operate
Keep stakeholders across Waymo informed and aligned; represent programs to senior leadership and partner with them to remove blockers
Requirements
5+ years experience managing complex programs where precision and attention to detail are critical to success
Experience leading large Regulatory/Legal programs across Product, Safety, Engineering, Ops, etc.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clear decision-making
Strong leadership skills, and clear verbal and written communication
Significant expertise in scaling processes within complex, growing areas
Preferred
Expertise within autonomous vehicles or automotive space
Experience with international and/or multinational regulatory frameworks
Experience within regulatory or political spaces, including highly-regulated industries
Experience with road safety, design, or transportation planning