AV Compliance Lead, Fleet & Operator Compliance

Highlights

• Own fleet and operator compliance strategy for Waymo's global scaling.
• Build regulator relationships and oversee autonomous vehicle permitting.
• Scale compliance with AI automation and KPI-driven reporting.

What they offer

• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Equity incentive plan
• Company benefits program

Ideal candidate

Seasoned compliance leader who thrives in safety-critical, fast-scaling operations and loves turning manual work into automated systems. High-EQ, strategic communicator who mentors teams and proactively mitigates risk.

Requirements

• At least 10-12 years of experience in regulatory compliance and operational roles, preferably within a safety-focused or transportation organization
• Proven track record of people management and active management of complex vendor engagements or projects, including holding partners accountable to rigorous compliance and performance metrics
• Top-notch, strategic program management skills, with high responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse audiences from regulators to engineers to executives
• Advanced gap-finding and risk-assessment abilities, with experience proactively mitigating issues before they impact operations
• High-level organizational and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead initiatives from concept to completion
• Data and technology-driven mindset, with the ability to transform manual, repetitive tasks into sophisticated, automated workflows at scale