EMobility Deployment Lead at Waymo

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>Our vehicles drive themselves, but you will be the driving force behind our charging infrastructure strategy. In this high-impact, strategic role, you will oversee the rapid, high-volume deployment of EV charging infrastructure while providing end-to-end operational oversight for our network. You will establish a scaled, repeatable process for the entire deployment lifecycle including site selection, design, and construction while managing ongoing asset maintenance, energy optimization, and lifecycle planning.</p> <p><em>This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Director of Global Workplace &amp; eMobility &nbsp; </em>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>You will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>End-to-End Infrastructure Deployment: Oversee the hyper-accelerated planning, design, utility interconnection, and construction delivery of EV charging stations (with a heavy focus on high-power DC Fast Chargers) across global multi-site portfolios, driving schedule compression without sacrificing safety</li> <li>Rapid-Deployment Standardization: Develop modular, prefabricated site archetypes and standardized construction playbooks in the US to enable immediate, turn-key local execution and repeatable regional rollouts.<br>Oversee Rapid Deployment Supplier Standards: Spearhead the evaluation, qualification, and operational launch of new international equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and component suppliers, ensuring compliance with global and domestic production standards</li> <li>US-Based Programming Blueprint: Design and anchor the primary technology, hardware specifications, and programming protocols within a centralized US-based framework, exporting this blueprint globally to ensure plug-and-play compatibility and operational uniformity</li> <li>Supply Chain Resilience: Mitigate global logistics risks by establishing dual-sourcing strategies, secure component pipelines, and localized assembly partnerships to safeguard rapid deployment schedules</li> <li>Stakeholder &amp; Vendor Management: Act as the primary liaison with utility companies, government agencies, and internal cross-functional partners (e.g., Facilities, IT, Finance, Legal). Oversee vendor teams responsible for project delivery, maintenance programs, and financing</li> <li>Reporting, Policy, &amp; Compliance: Monitor industry trends, relevant policies, and electrical standards. Establish KPIs, analyze charging utilization data, and create comprehensive reports for executive leadership to measure environmental impact and system performance.<br><br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>You have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>BA/BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Energy Management, or a related field</li> <li>Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure deployment, with specific expertise in deploying and maintaining DCFC chargers and electrical systems</li> <li>At least 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role</li> <li>Proven track record of managing complex, multi-site charging station projects from inception through commissioning, including navigating utility interconnections and securing permits</li> <li>Demonstrable expertise in developing and managing capital budgets, along with a deep understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and incentive programs</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>We prefer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Certifications or industry designations in Project Management, Engineering, Facilities Services, or National Electrical Code compliance</li> <li>Experience operating in mixed-use environments (office, industrial, labs, or manufacturing) and managing outsourced vendor portfolios</li> <li>Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional decisions and communicate real estate and business case strategies to executive-level stakeholders</li> <li>Demonstrated passion for sustainability, data analysis, and network/security technology infrastructure</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Travel Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Up to 35% Travel Time</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The expected base salary range for this full-time position 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.&nbsp; 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. </span></p></div><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>£110,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>£116,000 GBP</span></div></div></div>