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Brand Manager

Mountain View, California, United States. San Francisco, California, United States Full-Time Marketing and Communications 3653

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Brand Manager

  • 3653
  • On Site
  • Mountain View, California, United States
  • San Francisco, California, United States
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Full-Time
  • Mid Career

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 One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over one million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.

On the Waymo Marketing team, you will help to connect people with the magic and impact of Waymo's autonomous driving technology. Our team has the unique opportunity to not only grow Waymo's brand from the ground up, but to also build societal acceptance for autonomous driving technology for the first time in history. We build thoughtful marketing strategy, positioning, messaging and creative assets to deliver messages that matter to our audience, communicated through anything from video content, to social media interactions, to immersive physical experiences. We also shape Waymo's go-to-market initiatives, helping to transform Waymo into a thriving business with a growing user base.

In this hybrid role, you will report into our Brand Marketing & Creative Strategy Manager

You will:

  • Strategic Brand Planning: Develop and lead the brand marketing strategy for new market launches and ongoing brand-building efforts, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across marketing, policy, comms, product, business development and operations.
  • Campaign Development: Own the end-to-end development of brand marketing campaigns, from initial concept to final execution, to enhance brand reputation and consumer trust.
  • Policy & Communications Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with the Policy and Communications teams to develop brand advocacy campaigns that invoke community support in new markets.
  • Brand Management: Maintain high brand marketing and creative standards when working with partners on co-branded initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Planning: Lead and manage cross-functional launch planning, ensuring seamless execution across marketing, policy, comms, product, business development, and operations.

You have:

  • 7+ years of experience in brand marketing, brand strategy, or a related field in-house or at an agency
  • Proven experience in developing and executing brand marketing strategies for regional or national market launches.
  • Demonstrated experience in growing a brand's footprint from a city-specific level to a multi-city or national scale.
  • Experience applying brand marketing and creative campaigns to reach complex new markets and audiences, in partnership with Policy, Public Affairs, or Consumer Advocacy teams.
  • Experience collaborating with a wide range of teams including product, comms, policy, operations, legal, and business development on brand strategy efforts.
  • A portfolio of successfully launched marketing campaigns with measurable results in brand lift, customer acquisition, or public perception.

We prefer:

  • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with prior experience in consumer technology, transportation, or a regulated industry.
  • Experience managing co-marketing efforts ensuring programs effectively represent each brand and achieve shared objectives.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategies to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in brand planning for international or global market expansion.
  • Experience working in-house at a consumer and/or technology brand

Travel Requirements: 1-3 times a quarter

#LI-Hybrid

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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
$175,000—$221,000 USD

We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let the recruiting team know or email waymo-candidatesupport@google.com. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)

Some of our Benefits

Health and wellness

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and special wellness programs.

Financial wellness

Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts.

Flexibility and time off

Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave. 

Supporting families

When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include 26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 18 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Community and personal development

At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer.

Cool perks

Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more.

Ready to Apply?

 

To ensure thorough consideration of each application, candidates may submit up to 5 job applications within a 60-day period. We encourage you to carefully review job descriptions and apply to positions that best match your skills. Applications beyond this limit will not be considered.

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