Manager of Resilience Risk Job San Francisco California USA,Business

In this hybrid role you will report into our Head of Enterprise Resilience
Lead and execute resilience risk assessments across critical business services, infrastructure, and operations; evaluate control effectiveness within a structured framework aligning with the broader Waymo Risk Management (WRM) strategy and Safety Management System (SMS)
Develop, maintain, and own the Enterprise Resilience Risk Register with clear risk ownership; provide independent oversight of resilience risks and investigate deviations across Operations, Technology, and Safety to ensure robust compliance
Partner with cross-functional teams to proactively identify, monitor, and mitigate risks related to service disruptions (e.g., extreme weather, infrastructure failures, regulatory changes); provide informed, data-driven resilience opinions on major initiatives and market expansions
Lead the development of enterprise-wide resilience metrics, KPIs, and reporting dashboards to monitor SMS/policy performance; analyze trends and present findings to the organization and committees at all levels, surfacing key insights as a critical input for strategic prioritization and decision-making
Set the strategy, objectives, and escalation paths for your functional area, reporting regularly to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), safety committees, and the risk board to ensure alignment with Waymo’s approved risk appetite and manage the formal process around resilience risk acceptance
Monitor and rigorously evaluate the impact of newly proposed industry standards and regulatory requirements on Waymo’s compliance programs, establishing strategic alliances to address cross-functional remediation plans

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
Access to mental health apps
Onsite wellness centers
Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
Counseling services
Support programs including menopause benefit
Competitive compensation
Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
1-on-1 financial coaching
Fertility and growing family assistance
Parental leave and baby bonding leave
Elder care and support
Backup childcare
Survivor income benefit
Caregiver leave
Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
Jury duty leave
Military leave
Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
Educational reimbursement
Peer learning and coaching platform
Donation matching programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer hours
Internal community groups and local culture clubs
Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
On-site meals and snacks
Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
Commuter benefits

8+ years of experience in a risk-related field, preferably with a focus on complex operations that include both software and real-world risk identification and control

Familiarity with foundational business continuity concepts, specifically the relationship between Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments, to ensure impact analysis effectively informs a comprehensive enterprise resilience risk snapshot

Track record of strong cross-functional partnership with diverse stakeholders, especially to identify and map key dependencies, risks, and mitigations in complex operations

Proven track record of communicating complex risk profiles and strategies to diverse groups of stakeholders, including executive-level audiences and steering committees as well as frontline operational teams

Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and concise documentation and presentations

Extreme curiosity to understand the status quo, always asks "why?", and considers alternatives

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