Sr. Staff Program Manager

Irvine, CA, United States

About Us:

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:

In this position you will be part of a Vehicle Line team that is responsible for the development and execution of a vehicle program. This role requires high levels of initiative, independent judgement, analytical framing, and indirect leadership capability. You should be able to lead teams to creative solutions and develop new processes in a compressed timeline. Your focus will be on products built and produced in Rivian’s Georgia factory, ensuring cross functional readiness of both facilities and products.

Responsibilities:

Accountable for all aspects of Georgia based vehicle programs, ensuring delivery to quality, cost, timing, and commercial objectives across product, factory, and launch readiness.
Indirect leadership of cross-functional teams (Product, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Procurement, Legal, Logistics/Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, EHS, Operations) to deliver program objectives.
Establish and run program governance, including integrated roadmaps, program gateways, and weekly executive reviews;
Ensure effective risk, dependency, and change management is conducted across the Georgia based programs, with proactive mitigation plans and transparent escalation.
Lead integrated readiness reviews encompassing product readiness, factory layout & design, facilities readiness, equipment installation & factory bring-up, material availability, logistics flows, supplier readiness & procurement, and vehicle builds.
Ensure alignment between product scope and manufacturing / facilities execution

Qualifications:

5+ years experience on a program team or similar experience leading complex, cross-functional consumer programs that span product and factory scopes
Launch experience
Program Manager background (PMO governance experience a plus) with exposure to multiple functional areas (Product, ME, Facilities/Construction, Procurement/Sourcing, Legal/Contracts, Logistics/Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations)
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with internal and external partners, and to influence without direct authority
Able to work efficiently under a high amount of work/stress.
High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex.
Knowledge of program management tools and systems (e.g., integrated schedules, risk registers, dashboards) as it pertains to the job-related area.

Pay Disclosure:

Salary range for California Based Applicants: $196,000-$245,000 (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.

Company Statements:

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.

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