Staff Technical Program Manager

About Us

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software‑defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

The Staff Technical Program Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end planning and execution of complex software programs, from embedded systems to cloud services. This role serves as the nexus between software engineering, product management, and other technical partners. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical knowledge of the software development lifecycle and excels at creating and managing integrated schedules, unblocking engineering teams, and delivering high‑quality, scalable software on time.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of full‑stack software programs, creating and maintaining technical schedules, priorities, and roadmaps.
• Lead planning and end‑to‑end integration of ECU HW and SW on various test assets, ensuring testing aligns with program milestones and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvements in integration workflows, SW feature maturation process and test processes by implementing best practices to optimize efficiency and quality of deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to ensure technical designs are properly evaluated for feasibility, scalability, and quality.
• Lead teams using Agile methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, managing dependencies, and rigorously prioritizing work to remove obstacles.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact, expertly managing stakeholder expectations and communicating program status, risks, and trade‑offs.
• Sponsor and refine software development best practices, including continuous integration and delivery (CI / CD), to increase development velocity.
• Proactively identify potential risks to software delivery timelines or quality, implement mitigation strategies, and elevate concerns as needed.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Technical Program Managers.

Qualifications

Niche Qualifications

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Palo Alto, California Based Candidates : $167,400 - $209,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for Irvine, California Based Candidates : $154,000 - $192,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for British Columbia Based Candidates : $123,200 CAD - $154,000 CAD (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.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and / or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media / website, network / device, recruiting system usage / interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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