Strategic Partnerships Development Manager - New Market Entry - International

New York City, New York, USA; Washington D.C., USA Posted 7 days ago

Role Overview

Waymo is hiring a Strategic Partnerships Development Manager - New Market Entry - International. This is a contract hybrid role, based in New York City, New York, USA; Washington D.C.. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

The Business Development (BD) and Strategic Partnerships team at Waymo plays a vital role in planning the autonomous vehicle (AV) pioneer’s commercial future and driving its go-to-market strategy. Operating with an entrepreneurial mindset, this cross-functional team leverages both quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify, negotiate, and execute "first-of-kind" agreements that expand Waymo's commercial deployment globally. Ultimately, the team acts as a bridge between Waymo’s cutting-edge engineering and the physical world, building the commercial networks required to scale its driverless technology safely and sustainably.

in this hybrid role, you will report to the Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, Infrastructure

You will:

Rapid Partner Sourcing: Identify and secure immediate infrastructure partners—covering charging, fleet maintenance facilities, and parking footprint—to aggressively unblock Waymo's near-term international growth
High-Velocity Dealmaking: Efficiently negotiate and close volume-driven partner agreements, onboarding suppliers quickly to lock down optimal sites at pace
Agile Deal Navigation: Shepherd site acquisition deals rapidly through internal alignment and quick-turn decision processes, cutting through friction to keep pipelines moving
Frontline Partner Ownership: Act as the hands-on partner manager and primary tactical escalation point, resolving daily operational or contract bottlenecks to keep expansion on track

You have:

3+ years of experience in partner management, partner development, or account management
Experience building relationships with executive stakeholders
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and operate with flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and highly collaborative environment
Experience conducting business and negotiating contracts internationally
Experience working cross-functionally within an organization and driving decision-making

We prefer:

Willingness to take calls that align with international partner hours
Excellent communication and superior analytical skills, meticulous in following-up, able to deliver results under pressure, and keen presentation skills.
Experience working with charging and/or infrastructure companies

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$177,000—$218,000 USD

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This is a hybrid role based in New York City, New York, USA; Washington D.C.. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

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When was the Strategic Partnerships Development Manager - New Market Entry - International role at Waymo posted?

This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.