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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 3 weeks ago

Senior Technical Program Manager, Embedded Software

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $161K/yr

5+ years exp

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on the future of automotive technology, particularly in electric vehicles. The Technical Program Manager will oversee Platform Software Engineering teams, ensuring the timely delivery of program initiatives and managing inter-team dependencies to achieve business objectives.

AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Development of quarterly planning and detailed milestone schedules, mediate scope, participate in transforming requirements and specifications into achievable plans, manage inter-team dependencies, identify and mitigate program risks

Partner with Engineering Managers to ensure teams balance their essential initiatives, iterative improvements and proactive excellence investments

Support smooth execution of programs, team efficiency, and effectiveness through the application of appropriate process and execution monitoring

Be a point of contact for high-visability multi-functional workstreams

Understand cross-team effects of project initiatives, owning dependency management and risk mitigation to prevent impediments to execution. Shield teams from outside distractions and interferences

Effectively communicate execution status of initiatives and program milestone work to all stakeholders. Summarize reporting, raise and resolve risks, and celebrate wins

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementEmbedded SoftwareSystems EngineeringSoftware Development LifecycleAgileWaterfallRisk ManagementTPM CertificationsAtlassian SuiteGoogle WorkspaceAutomotive DiagnosticsFunctional SafetyDistributed SystemsCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

BS or MS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or Electrical Engineering, or other related technical fields

5+ years of Technical or Engineering Program/Project Management experience

Experience with Systems Engineering principles

Experience with Software Development Lifecycle

Embedded Software experience

Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall development processes using program management tools

Proven track record with software development project planning, progress tracking, and risk management

Preferred

TPM Certifications

Atlassian Productivity Suite and Google Workspace expertise

Understanding of Automotive Diagnostics and Functional Safety

Understanding of hardware/software bring-up of distributed systems

Benefits

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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums.