Rivian · 3 weeks ago
Lead Project Manager, Technical Security
US-IL-Normal
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $157K/yr
10+ years expRivian is an automotive company focused on electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Lead Technical Security Project Manager to oversee complex physical security infrastructure projects at their manufacturing plant in Normal, IL. The role involves leading the full lifecycle of security projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the safety and security of the manufacturing environment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
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 critical
Flexible working hours. Our manufacturing facility is large, complex, and critical to the production of our vehicles. We’re often given small maintenance windows and super tight project deadlines. This means that you’ll occasionally work nights, weekends, or holidays to support our business needs
Qualification
Required
10+ years in technical security project management, with significant experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or similar environments
Strong hands-on background with enterprise access control, video management, and networked security devices
Demonstrated success partnering with Security Operations / SOC teams and designing systems for real-world monitoring and response
Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects on fast timelines, with clear communication from shop floor to leadership
Comfortable working in and around active production (PPE, shifts, yards, docks, high-bay spaces)
You're comfortable securing everything from robots and automated equipment in the middle of the plant to an old repurposed facility that was never designed with modern security in mind
Schedule flexibility to adapt to urgent issues, service needs and small project windows
Based in, or willing to relocate to, Normal, IL, and able to be on-site ~80% of the time, with occasional travel to other Rivian locations
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.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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