International Operations Safety & Readiness Manager

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Waymo seeks an International Operations Safety and Readiness Manager to lead safety and readiness initiatives across the UK and Europe, reporting to the Manager of Operations Safety and Readiness. You will author local market manuals and playbooks, orchestrate safety readiness programs including line checks and BCP, elevate staff proficiency through drills and feedback, coordinate with partners and vendors on safety, and own risk management with validated mitigations. Requirements: 7+ years in safety-critical operations, a bachelor’s degree, the ability to design frameworks from scratch, and strong communication and documentation skills. Travel to Europe and occasional US onboarding; base salary £92,000 to £96,500 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Tips: show measurable safety improvements, cross-functional collaboration, and actual manuals or playbooks you authored.

Waymo Operations exists to deliver the Waymo Driver to the world. We are a global team building and scaling the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform. From component sourcing to end customer management, we enable and create value for Waymo through scaled and orchestrated deployment of the Waymo Driver. At Waymo, we are dedicated to building a culture that promotes inclusivity and celebration. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences; recognize that inclusive actions lead to equitable outcomes; and support and encourage all team members to share their ideas to help Waymo better serve the communities in which we operate.

We are looking for a high-impact Program Manager to lead our Ops Safety & Readiness initiatives across the UK and expansion in Europe. This isn't just about maintaining the status quo; it’s about building the engine that keeps our markets safe, standardized, and scalable. In this role, you’ll be driving the implementation of programs that define how we operate safely and effectively in rapid growth.

This role will report to the Manager of Operations Safety and Readiness.

You will:

• Manuals & Playbooks: Author and publish local market playbooks that cover both general operations and safety-specific protocols.
• Safety Assurance Program Orchestration: Provide coordinated support for critical readiness programs, including Line-checks, Operational Readiness Verifications, Retrospectives, and Business Continuity Planning (BCP).
• People Readiness: Ensure staff are not just trained, but truly proficient through rigorous practice, drills, and continuous feedback loops.
• Partner and Vendor Safety Engagement: Coordinate with local partners and vendors on joint safety issues.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Ensure all operational risks are deeply understood with active, validated mitigation plans in place.

You have:

• Experience:  7+ years in operations with safety criticality.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Framework Architecture: Proven ability to build systems, frameworks, and standardized processes from scratch.
• Communication: Exceptional presence and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable documentation.
• Manual Writing: Experience in operations manual development and a high degree of comfort with technical documentation.

We prefer:

• Experience designing process in highly regulated spaces (Aviation, nuclear, oil & gas, etc.).
• Experience with road safety, design, or transportation planning.

Travel requirements:

• Travel to support growing Europe market landscape. Occasional travel to USA for onboarding and engagement.