Planning Manager – Infrastructure

Waymo

Planning Manager developing data-driven demand models for Waymo's infrastructure to maximize business value. Collaborating cross-functionally while ensuring fleet resilience with advanced analytics.

Posted 5/1/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $159,000 - $196,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQueryPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and develop data-driven demand models for Waymo infrastructure that maximize business value while aligning cross-functionally on operational constraints
Use linear programming, stochastic modeling, simulations, and other optimization tools to derive high-impact business recommendations
Architect and implement buffer strategies tailored to different infrastructure types to ensure fleet resilience
Conduct rigorous variance analysis to address key gaps and drive ongoing improvements in overall plan quality
Generate and publish high-quality demand plans broken down by specific infrastructure categories
Own the demand review cadence and create the associated content necessary to facilitate cross-functional alignment on global plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, or an MBA/Master’s in Operations Research or a related technical field
6+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or complex modeling roles
Proven experience deriving strategic business recommendations through deep quantitative data analysis and modeling
Modeling-level proficiency in Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software
Proficiency in SQL (specifically BigQuery) and Python for data manipulation and analysis
Hands-on experience with Google OR-Tools (CP-SAT solver), Gurobi, or similar mathematical optimization software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
equity incentive plan
generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements

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Hard Skills & Tools

linear programmingstochastic modelingsimulationsoptimization toolsvariance analysisdemand planningforecastingquantitative data analysisExcelSQL

Soft Skills

cross-functional alignmentstrategic recommendationsbusiness value maximizationoperational constraintsrigorous analysisongoing improvementscontent creation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBAMaster’s in Operations Research