Strategic Partnership Manager
Wayve is seeking a Strategic Partnership Manager to lead the commercial execution of our robotaxi deployments in London and Tokyo. This pivotal role involves collaborating with ride-hailing platforms, automotive OEMs, and internal teams to ensure successful pilot launches and the scaling of operations. As a key member of our Commercial & Operations team, you will contribute to advancing our mission of delivering autonomous mobility solutions on a global scale.
In this position, you will drive the commercial execution of robotaxi deployments, serving as the primary liaison with ride-hailing and ecosystem partners. Your responsibilities will include overseeing technical integration, fleet ramp-up, and operational milestones to ensure launch readiness. Additionally, you will track performance KPIs, proactively manage commercial and operational risks, and coordinate cross-functionally across Engineering, Product, Safety, Operations, Policy, and Marketing to facilitate successful deployments. Supporting market expansion planning and the long-term scaling to production vehicles will also be key aspects of your role.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong ownership mindset with a proven track record of driving initiatives from strategy through execution, resulting in measurable commercial or operational impact. You should be commercially rigorous and action-oriented, with experience managing complex external partnerships and accountability for outcomes. Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous environments, bringing structure and clarity to evolving situations, is essential. Credible cross-functional leadership skills, experience in managing performance and risk, and the ability to balance long-term scaling vision with near-term delivery discipline are also required.
Wayve offers a competitive compensation package, including cash and equity, providing employees with ownership in the company's success. Benefits include private healthcare, access to therapy via Spill, paid vacation, public holidays, and additional leave programs to support work-life balance. The company also provides budgets for books, courses, and company-wide training to support continuous growth and development.
At Wayve, we value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment where contributions matter. We operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships, and learning, with time spent working from home. Joining Wayve means becoming part of a team that is committed to creating autonomy that propels the world forward, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.