Description
We're solving a key challenge in autonomous driving. Wayve's Commercial Partnerships team builds the ecosystem that enables the AI Driver to reach customers at scale. As Robotaxi Strategic Partnership Manager, you will lead the day-to-day commercial execution of Wayve's robotaxi partnerships in the US.
You will work closely with ride-hailing platforms, OEM partners, and internal teams across Engineering, Product, Safety, Operations, Policy, and Marketing to move pilots from launch readiness through fleet scale-up.
This role combines strategic partnership management with hands-on execution across technical integration, operational launch, performance management, and long-term scaling.
Responsibilities:
- Drive commercial execution of robotaxi deployments in the US.
- Serve as the primary partnership manager interfacing with ride-hailing and broader ecosystem partners.
- Drive launch readiness across technical integration, fleet ramp, and operational milestones.
- Track performance KPIs and proactively manage commercial and operational risks.
- Coordinate cross-functionally across Engineering, Product, Safety, Operations, Policy, and Marketing to ensure successful deployments.
- Support market expansion planning and long-term scaling to production vehicles.
Requirements:
- Strong ownership mindset and a proven track record of driving initiatives from strategy through execution, delivering measurable commercial or operational impact.
- Commercially rigorous and action-oriented, with experience managing complex external partnerships and accountability for outcomes.
- Experience managing performance, risk, and competing priorities, using data and structured thinking to proactively resolve issues.
- Balance 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 an innovative product.
Benefits:
- Salaries benchmarked against the market annually
- Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
- Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs
- Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more