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Wayve is building an AI platform for autonomous driving using end-to-end learning from real-world experience. The company is pioneering a mapless, hardware-agnostic approach that enables vehicles to learn, adapt, and improve at scale across complex urban environments.
In this role, you will lead the day-to-day commercial execution of Wayve's robotaxi partnerships in the US. You'll serve as the primary partnership manager interfacing with ride-hailing platforms, OEM partners, and internal teams across Engineering, Product, Safety, Operations, Policy, and Marketing. Your responsibilities include:
• Drive commercial execution of robotaxi deployments across the US market
• Manage partnerships with ride-hailing platforms and broader ecosystem partners
• Coordinate launch readiness across technical integration, fleet ramp, and operational milestones
• Track performance KPIs and proactively manage commercial and operational risks
• Lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Product, Safety, Operations, Policy, and Marketing teams
• Support market expansion planning and long-term scaling to production vehicles
• Move pilots from launch readiness through fleet scale-up
You'll work in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment where you'll bring structure, clarity, and momentum to evolving situations. This is a hands-on role combining strategic partnership management with operational execution in a complex, regulated industry.
Wayve operates a hybrid model with main hubs in London, Sunnyvale, Yokohama, Herzliya, Vancouver, and Leonberg. The company offers relocation support, visa sponsorship, equity participation, learning and development budgets, and comprehensive benefits.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong ownership mindset with proven track record of driving initiatives from strategy through execution with measurable commercial or operational impact
• Commercial rigor and action orientation with experience managing complex external partnerships and accountability for outcomes
• Ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and bring structure and clarity
• Credible cross-functional leader who can align Engineering, Product, Operations, Safety, and Policy teams
• Experience managing performance, risk, and competing priorities using data and structured thinking
• Balance of long-term scaling vision with near-term delivery discipline, particularly in complex or regulated environments
• Nice to have: 6+ years in strategic partnerships, mobility, autonomy, AI, or technology platforms; experience in highly regulated industries or operational market launches of innovative products
