Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 1 month ago
Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a vision for the future of automotive technology. They are seeking a highly experienced Technical Program Manager to lead software delivery for new vehicle launches, ensuring quality integration of features across complex software-hardware environments.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Define and drive comprehensive plans for software-impacting hardware changes and new software features, for both consumer and commercial vehicles
Influence company and program milestones to align with software schedules
Drive software-hardware integration efforts, acting as a principal liaison and problem-solver for the most challenging cross-domain dependencies
Cultivate strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and foster deep collaboration to ensure seamless software integration and the successful launch of new vehicle variants
Take ownership of prioritizing and driving the swift resolution of software issues that arise during development
Manage verification test plans tailored to the unique software and hardware configurations of new product variants
Deliver clear, concise, and insightful updates on the progress of software delivery to the program team, executive leadership, and key stakeholders
Proactively identify and strategically mitigate systemic risks to software delivery timelines or quality, implementing effective mitigation strategies and healthily escalating concerns as needed
Initiate, champion, and lead significant continuous process improvements within the software development lifecycle and program management frameworks
Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Technical Program Managers, fostering best practices and contributing to the growth and development of the program management function
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field
10+ years of progressive Technical or Engineering Program Management experience, demonstrating a strong and successful track record in software delivery for complex, integrated software-hardware products at scale
Proven expertise in spearheading the strategic development and successful production launch of new products, particularly those with intricate interdependencies between software and electrical hardware systems
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to effectively lead, align, and motivate diverse cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders in highly dynamic and ambiguous environments
Deep, practical mastery of both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, with advanced proficiency in Jira and other program management tools to manage complex software delivery, and to define and implement best practices
Preferred
Previous experience as a software or hardware product development engineer
Experience with over-the-air (OTA) software update strategies and deployment for connected devices or systems
Experience in the automotive industry
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 covers most of the premiums
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
Recent News
2025-11-14
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