Rivian · 10 hours ago
Sr. Staff Accessory & Adventure Product Program 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 role involves leading accessory programs, ensuring delivery meets quality, cost, and timing objectives, while managing cross-functional teams and enhancing performance and customer satisfaction.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Accountable for all aspects of accessory program delivery to quality, cost, timing, and commercial objectives for delivery
Own the plan of record for accessories in program, driving all tradeoff decisions in strict accordance with the plan and holding teams accountable
Indirect leadership of cross functional teams (internal and external) 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
Partner with Commercial Leads to align on business cases, cost targets, margin, feature management, and sales strategies
Ensure effective risk management is conducted throughout the accessory program development process
Regularly report program status with clear, concise communication of open issues, risks, and roadblocks, providing actionable insights and proposed solutions
Actively manage and mitigate risks before they escalate, implementing contingency plans and driving urgent resolution
Responsible for program deliverables status at program gateways and weekly executive reviews
Approval responsibility for engineering releases
Lead pre-production build planning
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years experience on a Program Management team or similar role with having gone through full program lifecycles (concept to launch)
DRE experience and or Program Manager background required
Exposure to multiple vehicle functional areas, automotive accessories beneficial
Proven experience effectively aligning schedules, resources, and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, consistently delivering on commitments
Master of communication; appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to foster positive relationships and work effectively with internal and external partners and drive to delivery
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical systems
Able to work efficiently under high amount of work/stress
S. in engineering, program or product management or a related field
Preferred
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Google Suite a plus
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)
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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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