Key skills
Digital engineeringTechnical program managementERP systemsFinancial processesAutomationAI/MLStakeholder managementPMP certificationAgile/Scrum certificationCommunication skillsAIMLGenAIAnalyticsOracleServiceNowERPSAPWorkdayAgileScrumStakeholder ManagementBudgetingCommunication
About this role
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking a Finance Digital Engineering Program Lead to direct digital engineering programs, manage governance and budgets, and enhance core Finance platforms through modernization and automation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Digital Transformation: Direct end-to-end digital engineering programs to modernize financial systems and improve scalability
- Program & Budget Oversight: Manage program governance, budget, resources, and ROI, leveraging technical and financial expertise
- System Modernization: Guide the enhancement of core Finance platforms (ERP, revenue, reporting) via cloud architecture and API integrations
- Data & Automation: Drive automation (RPA/ML), GenAI and establish data consistency/governance for compliance and real-time analytics
- Cross-Functional Bridge: Serve as the primary liaison, leading cross-functional teams (Engineering, Data, Product,Vendor) and translating Finance needs into clear technical requirements
- Change Adoption: Ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes across the entire Finance organization
Requirements:
- 10 years of experience in digital engineering, technical program management, or enterprise transformation
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and relevant experience
- Experience delivering technology programs within Finance, FinTech, Accounting systems, Payments, or ERP domains
- Strong understanding of financial processes (close & consolidation, revenue, AP/AR, procurement, budgeting, controls)
- Proven track record leading multi-team engineering initiatives in a fast-scaling environment
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and executive-level reporting skills
- Ability to work across engineering, data, product, and finance teams with clarity and influence
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Workday, Oracle), finance data platforms, or cloud-native architectures
- Familiarity with automation, AI/ML, workflow orchestration (e.g., ServiceNow, UiPath, Alteryx)
- PMP, Agile/Scrum certification, or equivalent technical program management experience
- Background in high-growth tech, autonomous systems, fin tech, or multi-entity global finance