Rivian · 17 hours ago
Program Manager, Product Quality and Readiness
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $161K/yr
8+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. As the Program Manager, Product Quality & Readiness, you will ensure every vehicle delivered is flawless, transforming the validation phase into a feedback loop for systemic improvements and enhancing customer experience.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
The Customer Advocate: You never lose sight of the human being waiting for their keys. You view every defect—whether a software bug or a smudge on the glass—as a potential friction point in a customer’s adventure, and you fight relentlessly to eliminate them
The Clarity Creator: You are an expert at simplifying complex quality challenges into structured, measurable technical programs
The Data Architect: You use data to diagnose systemic issues, build compelling business cases, and ensure every requirement is backed by measurable field impact
The Strategic Partner: You excel at translating field reality into actionable HQ plans, fostering alignment and shared success with central teams, especially Manufacturing
A Long-Term Builder: You are focused on building sustainable, scalable systems that will power our quality standards for years to come
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Product, Process/Industrial Engineering, or Operations within a complex hardware-intensive industry (Automotive, Aerospace, or similar). This requirement is reduced to 5 years for candidates with a Master's degree
Customer Obsession: A demonstrated ability to connect technical processes to customer outcomes. You understand that 'Quality' is defined by the user experience, not just the spec sheet
Operational Rigor: Experience defining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for field or factory teams. You understand that while the factory builds the product, the field team delivers the experience, and you know how to drive compliance in product presentation, quality, and cleanliness
Proven experience in defining, deploying, and owning technical systems and data pipelines, specifically around quality control, manufacturing execution (MES), or diagnostic tooling
Exceptional ability to synthesize high-volume data (telemetry, manufacturing data) into clear, strategic narratives for both executive and engineering audiences
The Operator-Engineer Mindset: You are equal parts operator (focused on execution, logistics, and people) and engineer (focused on systems, optimization, and tools)
Applied Ingenuity: A degree in a hands-on technical field is preferred. However, we value applied ingenuity above all; a demonstrated track record of solving complex problems in rigorous environments may be accepted in lieu of specific academic credentials
Preferred
A degree in a hands-on technical field is preferred
A demonstrated track record of solving complex problems in rigorous environments may be accepted in lieu of specific academic credentials
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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