Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 12 hours ago
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Release Process
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $165K/yrRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. The Technical Program Manager will ensure high-quality software releases by optimizing the software feedback and release process while managing diverse streams of information to support updates.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Jira by designing, implementing, and maintaining complex workflows, custom schemes, automation rules, and integrations to manage and improve feedback and release processes
Build and maintain internal tools that collect and consolidate feedback from diverse sources (Beta testers, Field Operations, Service, and internal Quality teams)
Implement robust categorization and linking of feedback and release tasks through data analysis, tagging, and custom triaging workflows to ensure all issues receive scalable engineering review
Continuously audit the software release pipeline, including all testing milestones, to identify process gaps and bottlenecks, and implement systemic improvements to enhance the overall readiness framework
Build and maintain dashboards using Jira data that provide real-time visibility into feedback funnels and process status for all stakeholders
Work with interdisciplinary teams to analyze inefficient processes and identify opportunities for improvement through root cause analysis and tooling infrastructure
Configure integrations (e.g., Slack bots) to provide timeline alerts to stakeholders regarding high-priority blockers or stalled tickets
Qualification
Required
Expert with Jira SQL for complex querying, automations, workflows, and dashboard creation
Proven experience creating Jira Automation rules to replace manual tasks
Solid understanding of the software release product development process and the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
A strong desire to learn and a 'hungry' attitude, with an eagerness to take on increasing responsibility
High level of patience and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to execute tasks in a structured and methodical way
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills with a high attention to detail and an analytical mindset
Familiarity with query programming languages and experience with JQL and Automation for Jira
Preferred
Experience with Jama, Confluence, and/or Smartsheet is a plus
Automotive experience is an asset
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
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.
Founded in 2024
1001-5000 employees
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