Sr. 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.

In this position, you will play a crucial role in managing projects with interconnected tasks across various teams in a compressed timeframe. This role involves supporting the Thermal engineering team to lead the Rivian development process for Thermal components for current and future vehicles. The location of the role will be Plymouth, MI or Irvine, CA. This role will report to the Thermal Sr.

Staff Technical Program Manager.

• Generating component-level timelines that align with the major milestones of the Thermal system 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 ensuring 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.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business and 3-year equivalent experience in Program Management within the Automotive industry.
• 3+ years of project/program management or related experience.
• Experience and knowledge of Thermal product development is a bonus, but not required.
• Experience working in tools such as Jira, Confluence and Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.

Salary Range Irvine-Based Applicants: $121,500-$151,900 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range Plymouth-Based Applicants: $111,000-$138,700 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, 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.

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