Staff Technical Program Manager - System Prototypes

Rivian is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for System Prototypes in Irvine, CA. This role involves leading the strategy and delivery of vehicle prototypes, collaborating with development and validation teams, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders. The candidate should have a relevant degree and extensive experience managing complex programs. Key responsibilities include generating specifications, tracking deliverables, and maintaining progress reports to support program development goals.
About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in new and ambiguous situations which demand innovative problem solving techniques. In this role, you will collaborate with Development and Validation teams to lead the strategy, build and commissioning of electrically representative vehicle prototypes, and ensure their delivery to support program development goals. You will also play a critical role in aligning deliverables with stakeholders, and ensuring readiness for upcoming milestones. This is a highly centralized role within the organization, you will be a strong advocate and example of collaboration across development teams within and outside of the organization while solving complex programmatic challenges. Responsibilities Spearhead generation of specifications, timeline and relative criticality of all prototypes required for the next generation of development. Facilitate cross-functional alignment by providing regular updates, anticipating resource needs, and addressing any blockers that could impact automated testing and validation. Lead tracking of all devices for prototypes from internal and external sources, ensuring clear visibility to stakeholders on late or unrepresentative devices. Collaborate with Development and Validation teams to establish and adhere to asset bring-up timelines and raise visibility on critical issues discovered. Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive reports to track progress across key deliverables, including team contributions, dependencies, and project milestones. Create and maintain dashboards to monitor asset utilization, automated test suite performance, and testing progress based on the latest software releases (across vehicle, factory, and contract manufacturing environments). Track and report asset downtime, proactively notifying stakeholders of any limitations or risks to ensure contingency plans are in place and reduce project impact. Track and manage team deliverables across all brands, facilitating alignment and readiness for automated testing across various programs. Conduct projections of asset needs in alignment with vehicle milestones across all programs, collaborating with development teams to prepare for and validate upcoming features. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience managing complex, cross functional programs 5+ years of experience working with Software and Hardware Ability to thrive under pressure and apply creative and critical thinking to deliver exceptional results Good team player with excellent communication- able to convey both detailed explanations and high level status updates and know when each is appropriate Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $154,000 - $192,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 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Job posting details for Staff Technical Program Manager - System Prototypes at Rivian in Irvine, California. Compensation / salary range: $154,000 - $192,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). ClimateTechList gathers 17,000+ job openings from over 790 climate tech companies and updates them daily.