Partner Audit Remediation Program Manager at Waymo in Remote, US

Job description

• Waymo's Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing team is a collaborative and innovative group responsible for sourcing Waymo's infrastructure needs and indirect services by providing business insight through robust RFPs and a best in class procure to pay structure. We handle all processes and supplier development strategies: from contracts, RFPs, robust analytics, negotiations, purchasing, and process optimization. We collaborate actively with Waymo's DTS (IT), Marketing, Legal, Finance, Policy, Engineering, G&A, and Product teams as well as external suppliers to make sure Waymo is receiving best in class services at best in class industry pricing.
• In this remote role, you will report into our Head of Partner Audit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the enterprise audit activities related to partner continued conformity with Waymo's partner standards
• Review audits of partners to assess their adherence to agreements, legal requirements, and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with partners to address compliance or conformance issues and implement corrective action plans.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure implementation of corrective actions and Waymo SME sign-off
• Provide guidance to partners on conformance with best practices and regulatory changes.
• Provide regular updates to leadership about partner remediation performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Safety, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years experience in compliance, auditing, or a related role
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other similar certifications
• Experience in risk management and compliance program development
• Experience conducting internal, vendor, and partner audits
• Experience in project management

Skills

Preferred

• Experience in project management

Benefits

• In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year
• 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