Sr. IT Project/Program Manager

Rivian•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. The Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Commercial infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role coordinates cross‑functional teams and external vendors to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure services (e.g., network, data center, low‑voltage cabling, workplace IT, and facility technology) that support business operations and growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
3–7+ years of experience managing infrastructure for site expansions or openings or IT projects (e.g., network, data center, workplace IT, cabling, or similar).
Proven experience delivering projects using formal project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid).
Strong proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing third‑party vendors and contractors.

Nice To Haves

PMP, Prince2, or Agile/Scrum certification.
Experience with enterprise network and infrastructure technologies (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, servers, storage, cloud, telecom).
Experience delivering IT scope in construction, industrial, manufacturing, or multi‑site workplace environments.
Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow).

Responsibilities

Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables.
Build and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders (IT, Audio/Visual, Facilities, Workplace, Security, Finance, external partners).
Run regular status meetings, publish progress reports, and escalate blockers as needed.
Align stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and trade‑offs.
Coordinate design and deployment of infrastructure solutions such as network, Wi‑Fi, cabling, telecom, server/compute, storage, and related facility technology.
Work closely with architects and engineers to translate requirements into executable project plans.
Ensure compliance with internal standards, security requirements, and relevant codes/regulations.
Partner with Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, and Workplace teams to deliver IT and low‑voltage scope for new sites, remodels, and expansions.
Manage site readiness, cutover planning, and go‑live activities, including testing and handoff to operations.
Manage RFPs, SOWs, and vendor onboarding for infrastructure services.
Coordinate vendor schedules, deliverables, and quality of work.
Track invoices against budget and support forecasting.
Ensure all project artifacts are maintained (requirements, designs, test plans, change records, as‑built documentation) within Jira.
Adhere to and help improve PMO processes, standards, and tools.
Conduct post‑implementation reviews and capture lessons learned.