Waymo's cars may be self-driving, but its security program is steered by experts like you. Safety is our foundation and is at the heart of everything we do. As Waymo Security Operations Manager, you will be responsible for development, evaluation and deployment of physical security process and procedure improvements for Waymo, including both planning and leading across a wide range of physical security optimization projects in an extremely fast paced environment with a high degree of ambiguity. At every turn, process excellence, collaboration, and detailed cross-org communications are critical. You will manage this program and implement strategic improvements while assuring alignment and compliance with security policies and requirements.

This role reports to the Head of Security Operations and Technology and is located in Mountain View, CA or San Francisco, CA.

In this role, you'll:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of security systems, including design, installation, maintenance, and optimization across the entire portfolio.
• Lead selection and oversight for integrators, ensuring high-quality installation, programming, and repair of security hardware and software.
• Drive strategic initiatives to address complex security technology challenges with innovative, scalable solutions.
• Cultivate cross-functional alignment with WaySOC, Facilities, IT & Network, Project Delivery, and others vendors to ensure program success and delivery.
• Define and evolve system standards, technical specifications, and policies to ensure consistency, compliance, and long-term resilience.
• Manage integrations with third-party tools, IoT devices, and enterprise security platforms, including identity management systems, alarm panels, video analytics, and AI-based threat detection technologies.

At a minimum we'd like you to have:

• 8+ years experience managing enterprise-level security systems; Genetec & CCure
• Experience building programs that highlight security technology value across stakeholder teams
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and its integration with physical security systems.
• Experience leading and managing 3rd party security integrators on security installations
• Exceptional project delivery skills, including the ability to gather relevant jurisdictional limitations and roadblocks, as well as communicate recommendations effectively to various stakeholders

It's preferred if you have:

• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, CSPM, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud-based security solutions and IoT security technologies
• A track record of proven objective analysis, having delivering solutions in an atmosphere where speed, flexibility and frugality are the norm
• Drive to work in a startup environment, ideally in tech industry

Travel requirements: Up to 20%

While at Waymo, you will enjoy benefits that cover…

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, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), a Health Saving Account (HSA), and special wellness programs.

Financial wellness: Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer a great compensation package, bonus opportunities, equity, a generous 401(k) plan, 1-on-1 financial coaching, a 529 College Savings Plan 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 paid parental leave (birthing parent gets 24 weeks of paid leave with up to 4 weeks of additional leave before their due date, and non-birthing parent gets 18 weeks of paid leave), and 20 days of subsidized backup childcare or adult/elder care.. Access to fertility care or adoption support as you grow your family.

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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