Sr. Technical Program Manager

About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
Rivian’s Enterprise Technology Platform & Shared Services team is responsible for the enablement of end-to-end implementation of the digital experience outside the vehicle across the web, in- factory and in-store. To that end, we are developing a world-class platform that will make learning about and purchasing electric adventure vehicles intuitive, seamless and fun. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for working with internal stakeholder leaders to ex ecute successful programs across the Enterprise Technology organization. Driving through ambiguity, you will be responsible for making sure Rivian’s products and services are built with the right stakeholders involved in the most efficient manner possible.
Responsibilities

• Help execute on Rivian’s ID management and commerce platform for internal and external customers
• Institute effective program management processes, tools and best practices to bring efficiency and support collaboration.
• Drive complex projects from concept to launch, articulating processes to help team succeed including not only managing risks but predicting them
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously effectively managing prioritization of time, resource and scope
• Track milestones, progress, dependencies and issues closely while communicating effectively to leadership and stakeholders
• Lead project or program reviews, leadership reviews and help with hiring efforts in the organization.
• Raise the bar in the organization by being a role model in identifying issues, owning and implementing improvements proactively
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to develop project plans, goals and milestones for empowering our customers to access Rivian’s products and services across multiple channels
• Help teams get to the project finish line collaboratively
• Partner closely with product, design, engineering and operations stakeholders to drive complex initiatives from conception to delivery

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , an MBA or in a related field
• At least 5+ years of program management experience
• Industry-accepted certification, including PMP, PMI-ACP, Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) or similar
• At least 7+ years of experience in consumer facing product development working with external partners and strategic customers and delivery of software
• Experience in cross functional collaboration and taking products from concept to market
• Experience in rapidly growing businesses that have expanded globally
• Demonstrated ability to keep things moving and see the big picture
• Superior organizational skills
• Expert-level knowledge of Atlassian products administration ( JiRA , Confluence)
• Superior stakeholder management and communication skill s
• A genu ine love of brands that are focused on positive impact

Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $147,000 - $169,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian 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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.
Rivian 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 [email protected] .
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