Waymo is the self-driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. Building on software and sensor technology developed at Google, Waymo is now launching the world’s first fully self-driving transportation service that will take members of the public from A to B at the touch of a button.

Wherever Waymo works, Business Support teams are on the job. We’re the multitasking administrators who plan events, manage vendors, and orchestrate the daily activities of our teams and leaders. Together, we do everything it takes to keep Waymo rolling. In this Administrative Business Partner role, you will:

In this role, you’ll:

• Perform an extensive array of administrative tasks for our Chief Operating Officer (manage very busy calendar, book travel/events, process expenses, meeting coordination, schedule facilities & equipment, etc)
• Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our executive by providing the ultimate administrative support, all while working in and navigating a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• Help leaders to understand team needs
• Collaborate across the Executive Leadership and their Admin Business Partners to organize and manage projects as they arise in support of the COO
• Plan space for the COO team as the company grows exponentially
• Manage team meetings, communications and help plan team events
• Partner closely with the ABP community within Waymo

At a minimum we’d like you to have:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• Authorization to work in the United States
• 2 years of direct executive support, project management or event planning experience
• Experience in providing executive-level support, and experience project leading from conception to completion with demonstrated strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Experience with, and interest in, using technology to improve work efficiency
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions (internal and external) and an ability to adhere to an expectation of highest levels of discretion and confidentiality on all business matters

It’s preferred if you have:

• 3 years administrative experience in a fast-paced, high-tech environment supporting C-level
• Technology-related or start-up environment experience
• Experience with HR functional areas
• Demonstrated knowledge of process, project and program management theory and practices, with the ability to apply them when solving operational issues
• Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a high-paced, changing work environment with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks and manage work time efficiently