Job brief: Security Operations Technical Program Manager

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• Listed on Waymo's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-09 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-09.
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• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $152,000 to $187,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Tempe, AZ, USA · Tempe (US-TEM-WRT1033)
• Posted: 2026-11-09

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Manager. The title says "Manager".

Must have

• BA/BS Degree: BA/BS degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Security Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Program Management Experience: 5+ years of experience in a chief of staff, business operations, or program management role.
• Active Project/Program Management Credentials: Active certification in program or project management.

Conditions

• In this hybrid role, you will report to a Head of Physical Security Operations.
• Support New Market Standups: Help coordinate security operations in new markets Waymo is entering, tracking and verifying what physical security personnel resources each location …
• Global Program Expansion: Oversee and drive the end-to-end execution of all Security Operations programs and strategic projects to scale physical security infrastructure and prote…
• Security Expertise: Direct experience leading and delivering complex physical security programs.

Main duties

• Lead Security Operations Programs: Lead, plan, and execute strategic program initiatives for the Global Security Operations team.
• Support New Market Standups: Help coordinate security operations in new markets Waymo is entering, tracking and verifying what physical security personnel re…
• Global Program Expansion: Oversee and drive the end-to-end execution of all Security Operations programs and strategic projects to scale physical security in…
• Identify Operational Improvements & Feedback: Identify operational improvement opportunities across the Global Security Operations landscape, sharing finding…
• Deliver Operations Reporting: Help produce regular reports and updates for the Security Operations team, pulling coverage metrics, incident data, and guard p…

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for project and program manager jobs in Arizona: $141k a year (12 listings, 6 employers). This listing is 20% higher.
• Across Waymo's 317 open listings, 50% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Waymo hires

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