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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 3 months ago

Sr. Staff Vehicle Line Manager

Irvine, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$196K/yr - $245K/yr

5+ years exp

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Sr. Staff Vehicle Line Manager will lead the development and execution of vehicle programs, ensuring delivery aligns with quality, cost, and timing objectives while managing cross-functional teams and enhancing performance.

AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Accountable for all aspects of vehicle program delivery to quality, cost, timing, and commercial objectives

Indirect leadership of cross functional teams to deliver program objectives

Enhance performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction by refining and supporting processes that proactively identify and eliminate duplicate work to accelerate progress

Ensure effective risk management is conducted throughout the vehicle program development process

Responsible for program deliverables status at program gateways and weekly executive reviews

Approval responsibility for engineering releases

Lead pre-production build planning

Assistant to Vehicle Line Director or Vehicle Program Director

Qualification

Vehicle program launch experienceDRE experienceProgram management backgroundSoftware development knowledgeElectrical architecture knowledgeMechanical/electrical systems understandingAnalytical abilityWork under stressEngineering softwareInterpersonal communication

Required

5+ years experience on a program team or similar experience

Launch experience on a vehicle program

DRE experience and or Program Manager background

Exposure to multiple functional areas, with emphasis on software development, LV & HV electrical architecture, autonomy, or mobile application development

Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with internal and external partners

Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical systems

Able to work efficiently under high amount of work/stress

High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex

Knowledge of engineering software and systems as it pertains to job-related area

Benefits

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.