Head of Learning & Development and Culture

What you'll do

• Design and deliver a multi-year learning and capability strategy, including leadership development, onboarding, and functional upskilling.
• Build a strong learning culture, integrate Waymo Way values and behaviors, and measure program impact.
• Lead the People Development and Culture team and oversee its governance, budget, vendor partners, and Employee Resource Group support.

What they ask for

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible management experience in leadership and organizational development, overseeing enterprise learning, leadership development, and talent systems in a complex organization.
• Experience in a high-growth tech environment, with advanced training and organizational development expertise and a record of leading enterprise-wide change.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders, use analytics to guide decisions, develop teams, and design learning for an AI-centered workforce.

Nice to have

• Experience in client-facing roles partnering with stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Experience interpreting trends and innovation and translating them into effective practices; comfort experimenting and learning from retrospectives.

Pay

$334,000 — $411,000 USD base salary

AI focus

Identify human capabilities and learning pathways for an AI-centered workforce, including judgment, discretion, accountability, and agentic needs.