Rivian · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Staff Vehicle Line Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $245K/yr
5+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Sr. Staff Vehicle Line Manager will be part of a Vehicle Line team responsible for the development and execution of a vehicle program, requiring leadership capabilities and analytical skills to drive program objectives.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Accountable for all aspects of vehicle program delivery to quality, cost, timing, and commercial objectives
An ability to drive towards technical solutions in domains that you aren’t a subject matter expert, using engineering first principles
Indirect leadership of cross functional teams to deliver program objectives
Enhance performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction by refining and supporting processes that proactively identify and eliminate duplicate work to accelerate progress
Ensure effective risk management is conducted throughout the vehicle program development process
Responsible for program deliverables status at program gateways and weekly executive reviews
Approval responsibility for engineering releases
Lead pre-production build planning
Assistant to Vehicle Line Director or Vehicle Program Director
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience on a program team or similar experience
Launch experience on a vehicle program
DRE experience and or Program Manager background
Exposure to multiple functional areas
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with internal and external partners
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical systems
Able to work efficiently under high amount of work/stress
High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
Knowledge of engineering software and systems as it pertains to job-related area
Benefits
Rivian provides 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 covers most of the premiums.
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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