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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Vehicle Partnerships team builds and maintains forward-looking relationships with vehicle OEMs. Waymo is building a better driver, and we partner with manufacturers to deliver our unique technology to appropriate vehicles. As a member of this cross-functional team, you'll have a tremendous effect on Waymo's future as you define, develop and execute these vital partnerships.
Job Responsibility:
Develop partnership and business development strategy based on research, expertise and understanding of Waymo’s strategy and goals. Build consensus for recommendations with cross-functional teams
Help build and manage automotive partner relationships during all phases of engagement (outreach all the way to deal signing and ongoing management). Lead certain partnership negotiations and/or first-of-a-kind deals that are critical for the launch and scaling of Waymo’s business initiatives
Support large, complex deals with significant operational impact to Waymo
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, legal, operations, marketing, and finance to support automotive partnerships
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in business development, partnership, or corporate development roles, ideally in the automotive, technology and/or transportation industries
Or sales experience if coming from an Automotive Tier 1 background
Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships, financial analysis and modeling, deal structuring, and negotiating agreement terms
Proven ability to handle ambiguity, work collaboratively with internal and partner contacts, influence cross-functional teams
Automotive OEM or Tier 1 experience
Strong analytical and reasoning skills with technical, contractual and financial issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have:
MBA or graduate degree in a business, management, etc
Comfortable presenting to and communicating directly with senior executives
Comfortable in fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment
What we offer:
discretionary annual bonus program
equity incentive plan
generous Company benefits program
top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance
mental wellness support
gym membership
special wellness programs
competitive compensation
bonus opportunities
equity
employees provident fund
lots of other perks and employee discounts
flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year