Network Delivery Program Manager - Chicago

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and delivery of network build outs (scope, schedule, budget, quality) across Waymo sites, offices, and data centers.
• Translate business/engineering requirements into Engineering Design Plans (EDPs), technical project plans, key milestones, and clear RACI across network engineers, construction teams, low voltage cables, and network integrators.
• Manage vendors and contracts (RFPs, SOWs, SLAs), coordinate site work, and track hardware/circuit orders to meet delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance and standards (security, redundancy, capacity, engineering documentation), and keep sources of truth updated.
• Report status and KPIs to leadership; run cross-functional rituals, budgets/forecasts, and drive continuous improvement for repeatable scale.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience as a Network Technical Program Manager delivering multi-site build outs or data center turn ups
• Knowledge of network architecture and design principles
• Quality and compliance rigor, ability to maintain 100% as‑built documentation within 5 business days of go‑live
• Demonstrated ability working with network/internet service providers for circuit provisioning
• Demonstrated ability working with low voltage cablers (LVCs) in a construction environment

• Construction Technical Program Management experience
• Expertise in data center operations
• Experience managing and collaborating with a network operations center
• Experience with Service Now, JIRA, or other strategic program management tools
• People Management experience – managing teams or consultants or TPMs

• 2-3 days per week local travel to sites
• 2x per quarter travel to Central US markets

The expected base salary range for this full‑time position across US locations is $168,000 – $207,000 USD. Employees are also eligible to participate in discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous company benefits program.