Technical Program Manager, Powertrain

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.

In this position, you will be the lead for the powertrain components of our future Drive Unit programs, coordinating design maturity and part lead times to support pre‑production builds and SOP launch activities. Our unit programs have high visibility and compressed timing, creating a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be at the forefront of EV drive unit development. You will work directly with the product development team, and coordinate with the drive unit TPM and supply chain to achieve our goals.

This opening is at our Plymouth, MI facility and reports directly to our Sr Manager of Technical Integration for Drive Units and High Voltage Distribution.

• Generating component‐level timelines that align with the major milestones of the Drive Unit and vehicle timing plan
• Maintaining and managing all open issues to resolution
• Coordinating supplier sourcing activities to ensure all major program milestones are met
• Communicating program health and escalating risks as needed
• Support all development build events and ensure component readiness
• Lead cost‑saving initiatives
• Maintaining project timelines and ensuring all major program milestones are achieved on time
• Ensuring program profitability and mass targets are met
• Coordinating tooling kick‑off with vendors and ensuring timely delivery
• Supporting quote activity for new programs and engineering changes
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that could impact program delivery

• Preferred degree within mechanical/automotive engineering or business management.
• 8+ years of experience related to automotive design, release, and/or production.
• Proven technical program management expertise in delivering new technologies and products, and in managing teams in matrix organizations and suppliers/customers across multiple locations.
• Prior experience in prototype/pre‑production builds with high rate of change management.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and other common program management software’s.
• Understanding of Electric Powertrain Platforms.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively among cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in fast‑paced environment.
• Dynamic attitude with desire to learn and expand your knowledge and capability.

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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