Head of Partnerships, Japan
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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, AI, Autonomous VehiclesIndustries
Requirements
- Strong sense of ownership with a proactive approach to leading projects from ideation to delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved effectively
- Action-oriented mindset with a focus on driving meaningful impact through effective stakeholder engagement
- Resilience in the face of ambiguity and adversity, maintaining optimism and proactively addressing challenges
Responsibilities
- Ensure Operational Excellence with Local Partners: Partner with Ops team to work closely with Wayve’s local operations partners to support day-to-day execution, ensuring services are delivered to the required quality and safety standards
- Support Data Collection and Partnerships: Collaborate with the data partnerships team to facilitate the rollout of data collection activities in Japan. Engage with local data providers to establish and maintain strong working relationships that align with Wayve’s technical and commercial goals
- Provide AV & Remote Operations Support: Contribute to the daily operation of local and remote AV operation in Japan. Provide hands-on assistance to ensure safe and reliable performance in the field
- Act as the Local Point of Contact (POC) for Policy Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with local authorities and stakeholders, including import agents, police departments, and other local contacts to support compliance, permissions, and regulatory alignment
- Provide Onsite & Facility Operations Support: Assist Office Manager in preparing and maintaining local facilities and sites, including setup for workshops, vehicle charging infrastructure, and network connectivity for testing and operational needs
- Act as the Language and Cultural Bridging: Facilitate smooth communication between local Japanese stakeholders and Wayve’s global team and partners. Provide translation (written and verbal) and cultural context to support clear understanding and effective collaboration
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this role remote or does it require being onsite in Japan?
The role requires being a key local team member in Japan, including onsite and facility operations support as well as hands-on assistance for AV operations in the field.
What key responsibilities are required for this position?
Key responsibilities include ensuring operational excellence with local partners, supporting data collection and partnerships, providing AV and remote operations support, acting as the local POC for policy engagement, and providing onsite and facility operations support.
What is the company culture like at Wayve?
Wayve fosters a diverse, fair, respectful, and inclusive culture that values unique skills and perspectives, embraces uncertainty and complex challenges, aims high while staying humble, and backs team members to deliver impact in a fast-paced environment.
What makes a strong candidate for this role?
Strong candidates will have the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners in Japan, build relationships with local stakeholders like authorities and data providers, and provide hands-on operational support for AV and facility operations.
Wayve
Develops autonomous vehicle technology using AI
About Wayve
Wayve.ai develops self-driving technology known as AV2.0, which focuses on creating a smarter and safer approach to autonomous vehicles. Their technology uses embodied AI software that allows vehicles to learn from their experiences and adapt to different environments without needing detailed programming. This method is different from traditional self-driving technologies that often rely on expensive hardware and pre-mapped data. Instead, Wayve.ai employs end-to-end deep learning, making their solution more cost-effective for automakers. The company targets automakers and fleet operators, offering them adaptable and affordable solutions for driving automation. Wayve.ai has already partnered with major retailers in the UK to test its technology in delivery fleets, aiming to enhance mobility and sustainability in the automotive industry.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$1,272.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees
