Product Marketing Manager

About us   

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology.  Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward.  Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. 

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter.  We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.  

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!  

The role 

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Product Marketing Manager to lead the strategic positioning of Wayve's Embodied AI software products for OEMs. You will develop and execute a global product marketing strategy to drive demand, awareness, and positive perception of our automotive products. Your work will inform/educate automotive OEMs, Tier 1 providers, and SoC and systems architects about our products and establish Wayve as a leading AI developer for assisted and automated driving. 

As the Product Marketing Manager, you will work across core teams, including Product & Strategy, Technical Business Development, Automotive, and Marketing, to create compelling narratives that showcase Wayve’s unique value proposition. You will play a key role in developing marketing materials that will educate automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and SoC and systems architects about our AI technology and establish Wayve as a leader in the future of driving automation.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills to elevate Wayve’s market presence and help transform the automotive industry. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Marketing Strategy:
  Develop and implement a global product marketing strategy that positions Wayve as a leading developer of Automotive AI, highlighting our Embodied AI software as the key enabler for OEMs transitioning to advanced assisted and automated driving.
  Craft a compelling product narrative that differentiates Wayve in a competitive market, showcasing how our technology enables L2+, L3, and L4 automation via Embodied AI
  Define clear value propositions for Wayve’s product portfolio, highlighting unique selling points that drive adoption and engagement across the automotive sector.
  Monitor and analyze market trends and competitive product offerings, particularly in ADAS and Automated Driving technologies, to inform product positioning and marketing strategies.
• Campaign Development:
  Create and execute integrated marketing campaigns that communicate Wayve’s product vision and technological leadership to automakers, establishing a competitive edge in the market.
  Lead the development of content and promotional materials that build trust in AI-driven driving automation and drive consumer interest.
  Manage and track all product-related marketing activities, including website content, digital campaigns, product blogs, thought-leadership initiatives, co-marketing efforts with partners, and industry events.
• Support Pipeline Growth:
  Develop marketing strategies that increase brand visibility and product awareness, generate leads, and support market expansion.
  Collaborate with the Automotive and Technical BD teams to create sales enablement materials (e.g., presentations, competitive analysis, demos, and targeted campaigns) to support their customer engagments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Work closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Business Development to translate complex technical details about our Embodied AI products into compelling, customer-friendly messaging.
  Develop internal training and product knowledge resources to ensure teams across the company understand our products’ value propositions and how they solve critical industry challenges.

About you 

In order to set you up for success as a Product Marketing Manager at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.  

Essential:

• Proven expertise in strategic positioning, value proposition development, and product marketing, specifically within the automotive industry. 
• Strong knowledge of the full B2B marketing mix and its role in driving pipeline growth, especially within complex, technical sales cycles.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and project management skills with a keen eye for detail. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask effectively, especially when working with cross-functional teams, including technical engineering groups and senior leadership.
• Resilient and optimistic when faced with challenges—able to view setbacks as opportunities for growth, while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and content development skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messaging tailored to a customer-focused audience.

Desirable:

• Direct experience in the AV industry or with automotive software and AI applications.
• Technical background is an asset

This is a full-time role based in our office in London (hybrid).  At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home.   We operate core working hours so you can determine the schedule that works best for you and your team.  

Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition  (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.  

For more information visit Careers at Wayve. 

To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve 

For US candidates only, please visit E-Verify Notice and Participation and Right to Work

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.