Lead Program Manager, Product Planning

Rivian • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

As a Lead Program Manager (Product Planning) you will play a critical role in defining Rivian vehicle product plan and long-term product roadmap for the next 5-7 years. You will work cross functionally to drive direction and consensus and help define things such as content offering, options, pricing, demand, and vehicle variants. You will be instrumental in ensuring a cohesive and strategic product vision across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a relevant technical field (Master’s or MBA strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in program management, with substantial experience in product roadmap development, strategic planning, business operations, and financial planning—ideally gained within automotive, electric vehicles, or advanced product development /consumer goods sectors.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale and complex strategic planning initiatives and operational and financial planning throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Advanced analytical and financial skills, including experience with program budgeting, business case analysis, and cost/benefit modeling for major product initiatives.
• Track record of delivering measurable results in cross-functional environments, driving projects that balance technical ambition, business operations excellence, and financial sustainability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and executive presentation skills; able to convey complex product, technical, and financial information to diverse audiences, including C-suite stakeholders.
• Familiarity with advanced program management, business operations, automotive, and financial planning tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Lucid, Tableau, ERP systems, JD Power PIN, etc.).
• Collaborative, data-driven, and passionate about product strategy and commercial impact and able to develop collaborative relationships.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment with high expectations for strategic and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive product plan and lifecycle roadmap, including details on vehicle variants, price, content, for all Rivian Automotive products.
• Track product performance, feedback and market reception to inform and prioritize product updates.
• Support concept exploration and feature alignment across design, engineering, and operations.
• Conduct in-depth studies and analyses to understand the implications of proposed product changes across all business functions (e.g., engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, manufacturing).
• Develop and present competitive benchmarking information to decision makers, encompassing competitor pricing strategies, market trends and industry developments to identify opportunities and threats.
• Perform market research on price and volume studies using industry tools including volume sensitivity and demand elasticity analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, engineering, and operations teams to establish and maintain a single source of truth for all product plan data and assumptions.
• Partner with technical, engineering, and operations teams (internal and external) to align product roadmap with technological advancements and capabilities.
• Support strategic problem-solving related to product sequencing, market opportunities, and resource optimization to enable transformative progress in vehicle capabilities and business growth.
• Champion a culture of operational excellence, data integrity, financial rigor, and cross-team collaboration that differentiates Rivian’s product development and delivery.

Benefits

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees