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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 5 days ago

Operational Risk Manager

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $187K/yr

5+ years exp

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology. The Operational Risk Manager will establish and lead the Risk Management Function, designing and implementing a proactive risk framework to enhance decision-making and foster a risk-aware culture.

AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Design & Launch Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Establish and operationalize the entire Risk Management Framework from the ground up, defining governance, policy, and accountability across the JV

Drive Strategic Risk Integration: Serve as the SME and strategic advisor to leadership, proactively embedding risk considerations directly into core business processes (e.g., project planning, finance, and decision-making)

Proactive Risk Intelligence: Partner with technical and operational leaders to systematically identify, access, and prioritize strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks in a dynamic, high technology environment

Cross-Cultural Synthesis: Navigate and unify the risk perspectives of two major organizations (Rivian and VW Group) to build a single, future-proof risk strategy for RV Tech

Champion Risk Culture: Build organizational capability by driving a risk-aware culture through targeted coaching, training, and robust Key Risk Indicator reporting

Qualification

Enterprise Risk ManagementRisk Assessment MethodologiesData AnalysisStrategic PlanningProject ManagementLeadershipProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCreative Thinking

Required

5+ years of progressive experience in Risk Management, with a focus on designing, implementing, and operationalizing comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management frameworks in dynamic, high-technology environments

Demonstrated expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across multiple domains: strategic, operational, financial, safety, and compliance (e.g., ISO, regulatory standards)

Proficiency in data analysis and risk assessment methodologies

Organizational, project management, strategic and operational planning skills with a deadline-centric and action-oriented mindset

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills and ability to successfully work with all levels of the organization

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on consciousness, clarity, and responsiveness

Ability to navigate and synthesize risk perspectives from two major global organizations (Rivian and Volkswagen Group) to create a unified, future-proof risk strategy

Creative and solution oriented - willingness to come up with new ways to enable the risk program to be more effective

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. finance, business, economics, law)

Ability to travel, as required

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Experience in automotive, software, or tech sector preferred

Benefits

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.