Rivian · 9 hours ago
Lead Program Manager, Product Planning
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $192K/yr
5+ years expRivian is an innovative automotive company focused on electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Lead Program Manager for Product Planning. This role involves defining the vehicle product plan and long-term roadmap, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Maintain comprehensive product plan and lifecycle roadmap, including details on vehicle variants, price, content, for all Rivian Automotive products
Track product performance, feedback and market reception to inform and prioritize product updates
Support concept exploration and feature alignment across design, engineering, and operations
Conduct in-depth studies and analyses to understand the implications of proposed product changes across all business functions (e.g., engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, manufacturing)
Develop and present competitive benchmarking information to decision makers, encompassing competitor pricing strategies, market trends and industry developments to identify opportunities and threats
Perform market research on price and volume studies using industry tools including volume sensitivity and demand elasticity analysis
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, engineering, and operations teams to establish and maintain a single source of truth for all product plan data and assumptions
Partner with technical, engineering, and operations teams (internal and external) to align product roadmap with technological advancements and capabilities
Support strategic problem-solving related to product sequencing, market opportunities, and resource optimization to enable transformative progress in vehicle capabilities and business growth
Champion a culture of operational excellence, data integrity, financial rigor, and cross-team collaboration that differentiates Rivian’s product development and delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a relevant technical field (Master's or MBA strongly preferred)
5+ years of progressive experience in program management, with substantial experience in product roadmap development, strategic planning, business operations, and financial planning—ideally gained within automotive, electric vehicles, or advanced product development /consumer goods sectors
Demonstrated success leading large-scale and complex strategic planning initiatives and operational and financial planning throughout the full product lifecycle
Advanced analytical and financial skills, including experience with program budgeting, business case analysis, and cost/benefit modeling for major product initiatives
Track record of delivering measurable results in cross-functional environments, driving projects that balance technical ambition, business operations excellence, and financial sustainability
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and executive presentation skills; able to convey complex product, technical, and financial information to diverse audiences, including C-suite stakeholders
Familiarity with advanced program management, business operations, automotive, and financial planning tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Lucid, Tableau, ERP systems, JD Power PIN, etc.)
Collaborative, data-driven, and passionate about product strategy and commercial impact and able to develop collaborative relationships
Comfortable in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment with high expectations for strategic and financial outcomes
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Equity awards
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Life insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
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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