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Scaled Operations Manager, Customer Support

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Waymo

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Hyderabad, +1
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in program/vendor management, 5+ in customer service, a bachelor’s degree, project management experience, 8+ years in vendor partnerships, and an MBA.
  • You will manage vendor relationships, oversee contract negotiations, ensure compliance, monitor budgets, drive metrics improvement, and implement operational strategies for high-quality support.

Requirements

  • 10+ years with program/vendor management in operations, strategy, and planning.
  • 5+ years experience in customer service related role.
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field
  • Experience applying project management tools
  • 8+ years experience implementing multiple vendor partnerships for a single operation
  • 8+ years experience leading outsourcing engagements, experience scaling outsourcing engagements
  • MBA

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to our Operations Center programs by developing and realizing overall operations strategy, defining scope of work, understanding requirements, implementing new processes, and contributing to ongoing operational process improvements.
  • Manage our long-term Operations Center vendor strategies, including cost allocation and prioritizations, managing POs, monitoring and reporting on budget monthly, verifying and approving invoices and creating our forecasting models to manage cost overrun.
  • Develop vendor contracts, conduct RFPs, determine vendor selection criteria and lead continuous improvements to maintain or exceed quality standards.
  • Develop strategies to lead the high-quality Support interactions by managing vendor partnerships and SOWs to ensure delivery of Service Level Agreements and Measurements and iterating on these metrics as applicable to meet our needs.
  • Lead our negotiations for vendor contracts and serve as a contact for vendor relationships internally and externally.
  • Develop and deploy vendor-specific infrastructure, including security, tools, and processes needed to meet Service Level Agreements.
  • Host and lead our regular internal business reviews and partner with our teams to drive improvement against metrics.
  • Manage the daily work of the vendor partner including communicating new launches, ensuring training compliance, managing vendor escalations.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of the Scaled Operations Manager, Customer Support?

The key responsibilities include contributing to operations strategy, managing vendor relationships and contracts, leading negotiations, overseeing budget management, ensuring compliance with service level agreements, and driving operational improvements.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have 10+ years of program/vendor management experience, 5+ years in a customer service-related role, a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, and experience with project management tools.

Is an MBA preferred for this role?

Yes, an MBA is preferred for this position.

What experience is required in vendor management for this role?

A minimum of 8+ years of experience implementing multiple vendor partnerships for a single operation and leading outsourcing engagements is preferred.

Who will I report to in this role?

You will report to the Head of Global Waymo Support and Operations Intelligence.

Where is this position located?

The position is based in Hyderabad, India.

What is the salary range for this position?

The expected base salary range is ₹6,700,000—₹8,050,000 INR.

Are there additional benefits for Waymo employees?

Yes, Waymo employees are eligible to participate in the annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and a generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

How does Waymo promote inclusivity within the team?

Waymo values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, recognizes that inclusive actions lead to equitable outcomes, and encourages all team members to share their ideas to better serve the communities in which they operate.

What kind of tools might I use in this role?

You may be required to use various project management tools as part of the responsibilities in managing operations and vendor partnerships.

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company creating a new way forward in mobility.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. With the Waymo Driver, we can improve the world’s mobility while saving thousands of lives. Waymo reaches out to candidates from official channels only (e.g. directly from @waymo.com email addresses, or through our recruiters or sourcers who are noted as such on LinkedIn). We do not contact candidates about career opportunities through instant messaging apps like Telegram, email addresses from domains other than waymo.com (such as Gmail addresses), direct messages on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or text messages. Visit waymo.com to check out our official job listings.

Culture & Values

  • Our customers are at the heart of everything we do

    We put our customers’ needs first in the products and experiences we create, so that we can help transform their lives.

  • Safety is our foundation

    We follow rigorous engineering development and test practices, analyzing and applying industry safety standards where appropriate, and continuously improving existing and developing new safety methods.

  • We pioneer

    We challenge conventions and past assumptions to create a future where the Waymo Driver transforms global mobility.

  • Act with thoughtful urgency

    We set and land ambitious plans without compromising safety and make the best decisions based on the information available, valuing critical thinking and collaboration.

  • Respect each other

    We act with humility and treat others with respect regardless of tenure or title, and we assume positive intent of our colleagues to bring forth ideas and act in Waymo’s best interests.

  • Be responsible owners

    We use company resources thoughtfully, are mindful of sustainability, and make decisions that are in the best interest of Waymo.

  • We’re stronger together

    We recognize that no one can solve the challenges we tackle on their own, so we’re building an inclusive culture where all Waymonauts collaborate and feel valued and engaged.

  • Optionality creates opportunities

    Keeping our options open is inherently valuable, so we approach our work with an open mind and make the best decisions at the right time – not too soon, not too late.

  • Always be learning

    We stay undaunted, curious, and open-minded to reflect and learn from both our successes and failures, and we adapt quickly to new data and information.

  • Celebrate progress

    We recognize that every step matters, so we pause to mark major milestones and celebrate the pioneering achievements that move us forward.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards

    We offer generous medical, dental and vision benefits. We also offer competitive base pay and equity packages

  • Compelling Challenges

    We work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-moving and mission-driven environment. our passionate workforce and mission is dedicated to brining our autonomous driving technology to the world