Administrative Business Partner

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. Since our start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been focused on building the World’s Most Experienced Driver in hopes of improving the world's access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. Our Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, our fully autonomous ride-hailing service, as well as Waymo Via, our trucking and local delivery service. To date, Waymo has driven over 20 million miles autonomously on public roads across 25 U.S. cities and conducted over 20 billion miles of simulation testing.

Wherever Waymo works, Business Support teams are on the job. We’re the real estate specialists who find and build amazing workspaces and research facilities; the systems experts who develop and run our intuitive IT and business tools; the multitasking administrators who plan events, manage vendors, and orchestrate the daily activities of our teams and leaders. Together, we do everything it takes to keep Waymo rolling.

In this role you'll:

• Perform an extensive array of administrative tasks (manage very busy calendars, book occasional travel/events, process expenses, schedule facilities and equipment, etc.).
• Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our leaders, by improving existing operations, and help define new operational strategies all while working in and navigating a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Help leaders by understanding teams needs and pain points; be the heart of the team and help drive culture, connection, and fun.
• Collaborate across the leadership team and respective partners, by serving as a project lead of medium to large scale projects as they arise.
• Manage team initiatives & miscellaneous projects (team all-hands, homepage, onboarding, space planning, communication, team events/summits/various team meetings).
• Partner closely with the E/ABP community within Waymo, provide mentorship to junior ABPs, and train new team members. 

At a minimum we'd like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of direct executive support, project management or event planning experience.
• Experience in a technology-related environment or startup, supporting directors or above with large, diverse teams. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships; effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions and an ability to adhere to an expectation of complete confidentiality on all business matters.
• Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a high-paced, changing work environment with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks and manage work time efficiently.
• Strong business judgment, professional etiquette and organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to multitask, and work efficiently in a high-paced environment.

It’s preferred if you have:

• Experience project leading from conception to completion with demonstrated strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Effectively collaborate with a variety of people and job functions, accomplishing tasks of moderate to high complexity and scope. 
• Experience with, and interest in, using technology and the Internet to improve work efficiency; ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of process, project and program management theory and practices, with the ability to apply them when solving operational issues from conception to completion.
• Experience with providing strategic support such as evaluating data or resolving minor operational issues with your manager's guidance.

Note: The following is only applicable for roles hired in the US. As we keep the safety of our employees and our communities top of mind, COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be a critical prevention measure to help end the pandemic.  Because of this, Waymo requires all US-based employees who perform work onsite for Waymo to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are unable to be vaccinated, Waymo will provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with applicable law.