# Talent Acquisition Operations, Program Manager **Company:** [Waymo](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-companies/waymo) **Location:** Mountain View, CA, USA **Work mode:** On-site **Seniority:** Mid **Employment type:** Full Time **Salary:** USD 159K–196K/yr **Category:** Recruiting & HR **Department:** HR (67F) **Listed:** 2026-09-28 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/waymo/talent-acquisition-operations-program-manager-8234307) ## What you'll do - Define and execute strategic TA operations roadmaps - Administer and optimize TA technology platforms like Greenhouse - Establish key TA metrics and derive actionable insights - Troubleshoot and support new tools and system implementations - Partner with TA leads on cross-functional operations projects ## What you need - 6+ yrs in recruiting operations or HR program management - Deep expertise in Greenhouse ATS and ServiceNow administration - Strong analytical ability with spreadsheet and visualization tools - Proven track record of leading end-to-end TA programs at scale - PMP, Six Sigma, or SQL/BigQuery proficiency preferred ## 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. Waymo’s People team recruits and supports the world’s best talent (including, we hope, you). Our HR business partners, program administrators, staffers, and compensation specialists help our employees attain their full potential in a healthy, considerate and supportive environment. We take our role as stewards of Waymo's culture seriously. In this hybrid role you will report to the Manager of People and Talent Acquisition Operations and be based out of Mountain View, CA. **You will:** - Define, design, and execute strategic TA Operations roadmaps that streamline end to end recruitment workflows, scale operations, and enhance candidate experience. - Serve as the strategic partner and system administrator for TA technology platforms (e.g. Greenhouse, Gem, ServiceNow), leveraging automation and AI solutions to scare service delivery. - Drive continuous improvement of our TA technology stack by identifying gaps, evaluating processes, and creating impact in partnership across TA. - Partner with People Analytics and TA Operations to establish key TA metrics, derive actionable insights from complex datasets, and enforce data integrity across systems. - Oversee and partner with the TA Ops Team on testing and troubleshooting of new tools, systems, and processes to ensure successful implementation and adoption.  Provide support and guidance throughout the implementation and training process.  Ensure proper tool adoption and continuous operational improvement across TA. - Partner with TA Leads and TA Ops on TA projects. **You have:** - 6 years of experience in Recruiting Operations, HR Program Management, or related operations roles in a fast-paced technology environment. - Proven track record of leading end-to-end TA programs, system implementations, and process optimization initiatives at scale - Deep functional expertise in Enterprise ATS administration (preferably Greenhouse), enterprise ticketing platforms (ServiceNow), and sourcing CRM tools. - Strong analytical ability to evaluate recruiting health, synthesize data using advanced spreadsheet/visualization tools, and influence executive stakeholders. - Strong business acumen with the ability to solve complex challenges, utilizing critical thinking, and analysis. **We prefer:** - Proficiency with SQL, BigQuery, Tableau, or advanced data visualization platforms. - Experience navigating complex regulatory environments, global expansion projects, and employment compliance standards. - PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent project management certifications. 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 $159,000—$196,000 USD ## Other open roles at Waymo - [Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager - Mapping](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/waymo/senior-staff-technical-lead-manager-mapping-8369116) — Mountain View, CA, USA; Remote - [Senior Signal Integrity and Power Integrity Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/waymo/senior-signal-integrity-and-power-integrity-engineer-8380173) — Mountain View, CA, USA - [Security Operations Center Watch Lead](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/waymo/security-operations-center-watch-lead-8357292) — Tempe, AZ, USA - [Fleet Operations Partner Relationship Specialist, Americas](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/waymo/dbw-partner-relationship-specialist-americas-8348399) — Mountain View, CA, USA - [Global Vendor Operations Manager](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/waymo/global-vendor-operations-manager-8348363) — Mountain View, CA, USA --- *Source: [Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com), the job board for space, defense, AI, robotics and frontier-tech companies.*