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Head of Airports Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Remote, United States. Mountain View, California, United States. San Francisco, California, United States Full-Time Business Strategy and Partnerships 3782

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Head of Airports Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

  • 3782
  • On Site
  • Remote, United States
  • Mountain View, California, United States
  • San Francisco, California, United States
  • Business Strategy and Partnerships
  • Full-Time

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.

The Business Development and Partnerships team helps plan Waymo's dynamic future and drive the company's go-to-market strategy. We work cross-functionally and leverage quantitative and qualitative analysis to build forward-looking partnerships that deliver on Waymo's strategic business objectives. As a member of this entrepreneurial and results-oriented team, you will have a significant impact on defining, developing and executing Waymo's commercial deployment.

In this hybrid role, you will report to the Senior Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships 

 

You will:

  • Develop, refine, and execute the strategy and playbook for collaborating with airports globally to bring Waymo to more airports and ensuring the success of our service at airports from the customer, airport and Waymo perspective

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of business development professionals focused on our airport partnerships, supporting them as they focus on airports partnership development in their respective regions.

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key airport stakeholders, industry associations, and regulatory bodies. Act as a key spokesperson and representative for Waymo at industry conferences, events, and in discussions with external partners.

  • Identify, prioritize, and pursue new airport partnership opportunities. Negotiate multi-faceted agreements with airport authorities and other key stakeholders to meet Waymo’s roadmap for testing and commercial operations.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams including policy, product, engineering, finance, marketing, communications, strategy and legal to align on and achieve goals critical to Waymo’s success

 

You have:

  • 10+ years of work experience, including 6+ years in business development or strategic partnerships in the technology, transportation and/or travel sector
  • Experience working with leadership and/or staff across multiple US airports
  • Experience structuring and negotiating strategic partnership agreements and commercial operating permits
  • 2+ years of direct people management experience
  • Experience leading and influencing  a cross-functional team, particularly a team that includes policy, operations, product, marketing and finance stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

 

We prefer:

  • Deep understanding of the autonomous vehicle, ride hailing or broader mobility industries
  • International business development experience

  • Existing working relationships with leadership across multiple US airports

  • Experience with operations

 

((Remote jobs only - Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.))

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
$243,000—$308,000 USD

We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. 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, family status, pregnancy, 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 making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, 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.

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