Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 14 hours ago
Staff Technical Program Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $209K/yr
8+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The Staff Technical Program Manager will oversee the planning and execution of complex software programs, ensuring collaboration between software engineering and product management while delivering high-quality software solutions.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Drive the execution of full-stack software programs, creating and maintaining technical schedules, priorities, and roadmaps
Lead planning and end-to-end integration of ECU HW and SW on various different test assets, ensuring testing aligns with program milestones and quality standards
Drive continuous improvements in integration workflows, SW feature maturation process and test processes by implementing best practices to optimize efficiency and quality of deliverables
Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to ensure technical designs are properly evaluated for feasibility, scalability, and quality
Lead teams using Agile methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, managing dependencies, and rigorously prioritizing work to remove obstacles
Serve as the primary technical point of contact, expertly managing stakeholder expectations and communicating program status, risks, and trade-offs
Sponsor and refine software development best practices, including continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), to increase development velocity
Proactively identify potential risks to software delivery timelines or quality, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate concerns as needed
Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Technical Program Managers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of progressive Technical or Engineering Program Management experience, with a strong track record in software delivery for complex, integrated software-hardware products
Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Systems Engineering principles
Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, architectures for embedded (Linux/Android) and cloud-based systems, and modern communication protocols
Expertise in Agile development processes and program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional engineering teams
Understanding of hardware/software bring-up of distributed systems, managing project dependencies, and negotiating parallel activities to optimize project execution
Proven track record with software development project planning, progress tracking, and risk management
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
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.
Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as 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
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