Senior Global Experiential Marketing Manager

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building trusted autonomous mobility solutions. The Senior Global Experiential Marketing Manager will lead U.S. and select global experiential marketing strategies, overseeing sponsorships, partnerships, events, negotiations, budgets, and immersive brand experiences that build public trust in autonomous technology.

What you'll do:

• Spearhead US and select global experiential marketing strategies, driving high-impact initiatives from concept through execution
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of sponsorships and partnerships, leading property identification, strategic alignment, commercial negotiations, and on-site brand experiences
• Drive end-to-end event-based strategy defining target audience segments, determining optimal event formats and scale, and establishing clear measurement frameworks to drive business impact
• Serve as the steward of Waymo’s brand vision, translating brand strategy into immersive, world-class experiences that foster public trust in autonomous technology
• Lead event sponsorship deal structuring and contract negotiations partnering with cross-functional partners, legal and finance teams to maximize asset value, ensure favorable commercial terms, and protect brand interests across all agreements
• Mobilize leadership and cross-functional teams behind event priorities, securing rapid approvals through clear, proactive communication to execute at speed
• Manage program budgets with attention to detail, optimizing resource allocation and vendor negotiations to deliver premium activations with high cost-efficiency

What they're looking for:

• 10+ years in an event specific role leading high-impact experiences in the US
• Deep knowledge of the region's experiential landscape, with a strong understanding of regional event industry trends and audiences
• Extensive experience navigating the event sponsorship ecosystem, with a proven ability to evaluate value, negotiate high-stakes agreements, and oversee seamless on-site asset delivery
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• A roll-up-your-sleeves mentality with the flexibility to jump into operational, creative, or logistical functions to keep projects moving forward as we scale the team
• A natural ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on tactical execution, seamlessly pivoting across shifting priorities and expanding project scopes
• 30% - Willing to travel globally as required
• Global sponsorship experience
• Experience in the autonomous vehicle, mobility, or a similarly highly regulated, pioneering technology sector
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits:

• Hybrid role based in Los Angeles or New York
• Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s equity incentive plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.