Sr. Program Operations Analyst

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.

This role functions as the connective tissue between technical engineering and operational execution, ensuring vehicle programs stay on schedule. You will serve as a strategic facilitator, navigating high‑level trade‑offs across the supply chain and manufacturing while maintaining the accountability needed for issue resolution.

Beyond coordination, you are expected to be a data‑driven problem solver who optimizes internal tool chains and root‑causes systemic issues to improve reporting accuracy. Ultimately, you act as a vital deputy to program leadership, translating raw engineering challenges into streamlined, automated processes that support executive decision‑making.

• Drive programs & engineering teams to ensure succinct delivery of the following processes:
  • Change management
  • Issue management
  • Product documentation and release
• Own, host and orchestrate key program forums assisting chief engineers & vehicle line directors navigating key decisions on the program.
• Facilitate the trade‑off decisions between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, & Service.
• Deep‑dive engineering and operations issues in order to root‑cause error states, helping to derive longer‑term solutions.
• Communicate with & train business teams where required who need to interface with key processes.
• Develop and improve automation in a variety of tool chains such as Excel, Jira, Hex (Python / SQL) to increase reporting efficiency and data visualization capability.
• Drive continuous improvement of program processes through the use of key KPI’s and metrics.
• Deliver key program management reports for enabling leadership decision making.
• Act as the neutral "enforcer" for the Chief Engineers, holding workstream leads accountable for deliverables discussed in key forums to prevent meeting‑to‑meeting drift.

• 3+ years experience in product development program management, engineering, supply chain, or vehicle operations.
• BS in Engineering, or similar technical degree.
• Comfortable coordinating wide groups of people.
• Hands‑on, open‑minded attitude.
• Adventurous and curious mindset.
• Diligent, tenacious attitude.

The salary range for this role is $121,500‑151,900 for Southern California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at

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 candi