Rivian · 3 days ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Powertrain
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever by building emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Staff Technical Program Manager for Powertrain will lead the powertrain components of future Drive Unit programs, coordinating design maturity and part lead times to support pre-production builds and SOP launch activities.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Generating component-level timelines that align with the major milestones of the Drive Unit and vehicle timing plan
Maintaining and managing all open issues to resolution
Coordinating supplier sourcing activities to ensure all major program milestones are met
Communicating program health and escalating risks as needed
Support all development build events and ensure component readiness
Lead cost-saving initiatives
Maintaining project timelines and ensuring all major program milestones are achieved on time
Ensuring program profitability and mass targets are met
Coordinating tooling kick-off with vendors and ensuring timely delivery
Supporting quote activity for new programs and engineering changes
Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that could impact program delivery
Qualification
Required
Preferred degree within mechanical/automotive engineering or business management
8+ years of experience related to automotive design, release, and/or production
Proven technical program management expertise in delivering new technologies and products, and in managing teams in matrix organizations and suppliers/customers across multiple locations
Prior experience in prototype/pre-production builds with high rate of change management
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and other common program management software's
Understanding of Electric Powertrain Platforms
Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work and communicate effectively among cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently and proactively in fast-paced environment
Dynamic attitude with desire to learn and expand your knowledge and capability
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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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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