Lead Project Manager, Technical Security

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 The Lead Technical Security Project Manager - Manufacturing will own the strategy and delivery of complex physical security infrastructure projects across Rivian's manufacturing plant in Normal, IL and associated facilities. You'll lead the full lifecycle of both greenfield and day-two initiatives, partnering closely with plant leadership and Security Operations to protect our people, production, and property without getting in the way of building amazing vehicles.

You'll follow and set standards, provide technical direction, work alongside other project managers and integrators, ensuring our manufacturing footprint in Normal is secured with resilient, scalable, and user-friendly solutions. This role is based in Normal, IL with an expectation of being on-site approximately 80% of the time, with some flexibility for remote work when plant needs allow. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end lifecycle of plant-focused physical security projects at the Normal, IL manufacturing campus, from initial concept and risk assessment through design, budgeting, installation, testing, commissioning, and handoff to operations.

Lead cross-functional planning with plant stakeholders (Manufacturing, Operations, Facilities, EHS, IT/OT, Logistics, Security Operations / SOC, Workplace, Real Estate, Construction, and Design) to understand production needs, risk profile, and operational constraints, then translate them into actionable security requirements for the plant environment. Develop and review security design packages tailored to large-scale manufacturing, including:
Floor plans and device layouts for production areas, yards, docks, warehouses, and high‑bay spaces Wiring diagrams, network diagrams, and panel schedules for access control, video, intrusion, intercom, and perimeter systems Bills of material (BOM), programming sheets, power load calculations, elevations, and as-built documentation Act as the technical authority for physical security infrastructure at Normal, establishing standards, design guidelines, and best practices for the plant, and ensuring consistency across expansions, retrofits, and continuous-improvement work.

Direct and oversee systems integrators and vendors on-site: define scope, manage schedules and budgets, enforce quality standards, and ensure installations in production, warehouse, and yard environments meet Rivian's safety, security, and operational requirements. Commission and validate new security systems in a live manufacturing environment, including device testing, scenario-based functional testing, and integration with Security Operations / SOC workflows. Design and tune systems to be highly usable by Security Operations, ensuring camera coverage, alarm logic, access rules, and event data support effective 24/7 monitoring, triage, and response for the Normal campus.

Assess existing implementations with a risk-based lens, making recommendations that balance:
Life-safety and asset protection Production uptime and throughput System architecture and resilience Rivian's culture and frictionless employee workflows Act as the key escalation and decision-maker for plant security projects at Normal, resolving trade-offs, unblocking issues in the field, and making data-informed decisions under time pressure (e.g., launch schedules, line changes, critical outages). Partner closely with Security Operations and local leadership to ensure that alarm handling, video coverage, access rules, and guard procedures are aligned with how the plant actually runs (shifts, high-value areas, shipping/receiving, contractor activity, etc.),

and that the Normal SOC can effectively support these operations. Maintain clear, accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle, and prepare concise updates and recommendations for security leadership, plant leadership, and key business partners. Mentor and support other Technical Security PMs and coordinators working in and around the Normal plant, sharing best practices, reviewing designs, and helping lift the overall maturity of the program.

Travel occasionally to other Rivian sites, integrator offices, and vendor locations as needed to support manufacturing-related projects, technology evaluations, and design reviews (with Normal, IL as your primary base of operations). Off hours, on call availability. Yep, really. Things break; usually when you're already super busy or fast asleep. Either way, you're the person everyone will call when it's…