Rivian · 23 hours ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Voice Assistance
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $209K/yr
6+ years expRivian and VW Group Technology is reimagining mobility and seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for their Infotainment development team. This role involves driving the execution of Voice Assistance product development programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing project timelines and stakeholder expectations.
Electric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAutomotive
Responsibilities
Drive the end-to-end execution of Voice Assistance online and offline product development programs. Understand and contribute to the technical aspects of design and development, including performance optimization, scalability, and compliance with automotive standards
Facilitate technical discussions between the Joint Venture and the brands to provide clarity on product features, challenges, and implementation strategies. Act as the primary interface between engineering teams and stakeholders to resolve dependencies, clarify requirements, and manage expectations
Collaborate with product managers, AI engineers, app developers, embedded systems engineers, and UX designers from all companies involved to align requirements and ensure cohesive outcomes
Create and execute work streams for Agile SW development teams based on program needs. Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and risks to ensure on-time delivery of scalable SDK solutions
Provide strong leadership by reframing problems when the team is faced with ambiguity, obstacles/deadlocks and steer them towards solving prioritized problems
Expertly manage stakeholder expectations for both technical and non-technical issues when the team encounters challenging issues or obstacles
Take keen interest in product requirements and pay close attention to details when planning projects. Collaborate with marketing and customer research teams to surface product usage patterns to leadership to aid product roadmap decisions
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical fields
6+ years of experience in Technical or Engineering program management or engineering leadership roles, preferably in the automotive or Android domains
Experience working with smart assistants, IoT devices, audio systems
Excellent critical thinking and experienced in handling trade-offs
Proven leader who can take full ownership with proactive attitude
Excellent communication, organization, and collaborative skills
Expert in agile processes and running SW teams using JIRA, Confluence, and other program management tools
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
Recent News
2026-02-13
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