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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 15 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Strategic Communications

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$156K/yr - $195K/yr

8+ years exp

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on the future of automotive technology. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Communications to lead the communications function, ensuring a unified narrative across internal and external channels while enhancing brand integrity and employee engagement.

AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Strategic Orchestration: Bridge the gap between high-level business goals and cross-functional execution. You will partner with Internal Comms, Engineering, Product, and Legal to ensure our narrative is consistent and that communication workstreams are aligned across the global organization

Narrative Clarity: Articulate the “why” behind our technical and business strategies. You will translate sophisticated architecture and software milestones into compelling storytelling that builds internal pride and external brand equity

Operational Excellence: Help define and refine the “operating system” for how we communicate. You will build the processes, toolkits, and feedback loops that allow the team to move quickly, stay agile, and maintain a high bar for quality

External Engagement & Brand Integrity: Support the development of external-facing content and campaigns that elevate RV Tech’s profile in the industry. While working closely with the Head of Comms, you will help manage external company reputation and ensure a consistent voice across public channels

Employer Brand & Cultural Stewardship: Lead the intersection of employee engagement and brand reputation. You will help shape how our mission is lived internally, ensuring our identity as an innovator is a core part of our global employer brand

Performance & Impact: Establish the success measures that track the effectiveness of our communication strategies. You will move beyond vanity metrics to ensure our work is actually driving alignment and business clarity

High-Stakes Special Projects: Lead enterprise-level initiatives that require deep cross-functional collaboration—from organizational design communications to high-visibility global culture-building efforts

Qualification

Strategic CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementExecutive CommunicationsReputation ManagementVisual CommunicationCreative Suite ProficiencyWritten CommunicationProactive MindsetTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Required

8-10+ years in communications, stakeholder engagement, or executive communications, preferably in a technology or joint venture environment

Experience should reflect a balance of both internal and external communication strategies

Proven ability to build alignment and influence without formal authority across complex organizational structures

Demonstrated success in fostering open, authentic communication among senior stakeholders

Experience executing multi-channel communication strategies that align internal organizational values with external market positioning

Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences

Fluency in creative suites (Canva, Adobe, etc.) to deliver high-fidelity content

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Journalism or related field required

Strategic, proactive, and comfortable working in high-growth, dynamic and global settings with competing priorities

A 'connect the dots' thinker who prioritizes progress over motion

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.

Flex Time Off

Retirement savings plans

Medical, vision and dental coverage