Sr. Manager, Strategic Communications

Rivian and VW Group Technology•Palo Alto, CA

11h

About The Position

At RV Tech, we aren't just building products; we are architecting the future of automotive. We are seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Communications to serve as a primary architect of both our internal and external narratives. This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker and operator who can connect the dots across business units, culture, and storytelling. You will be the lead integrator for the communications function, ensuring our strategy is realized across every touchpoint. We are looking for someone who can zoom out to see the company-wide picture and then execute with surgical clarity. You will help us think in first principles to turn complex technical milestones into a clear, unified voice that resonates with our employees, our parent companies, and the industry at large. We value progress, not motion, and you will be instrumental in building the frameworks that allow our team to deliver world-class communications with speed and precision. This role reports directly to our Head of Communications and is located in Palo Alto, CA with a flexible working schedule.

Requirements

Experience: 8–10+ years in communications, stakeholder engagement, or executive communications, preferably in a technology or joint venture environment. Experience should reflect a balance of both internal and external communication strategies.
Influence: Proven ability to build alignment and influence without formal authority across complex organizational structures; a “no ego” collaborator who is willing to jump into projects at any level to ensure success.
Trust & Transparency: Demonstrated success in fostering open, authentic communication among senior stakeholders.
Reputation Management: Experience executing multi-channel communication strategies that align internal organizational values with external market positioning.
Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences; a quick starter with fluency in creative suites (Canva, Adobe, etc.) to deliver high-fidelity content.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Journalism or related field required; advanced degree a plus.
Mindset: Strategic, proactive, and comfortable working in high-growth, dynamic and global settings with competing priorities; a “connect the dots” thinker who prioritizes progress over motion

Responsibilities

Strategic Orchestration: Bridge the gap between high-level business goals and cross-functional execution. You will partner with Internal Comms, Engineering, Product, and Legal to ensure our narrative is consistent and that communication workstreams are aligned across the global organization.
Narrative Clarity: Articulate the “why” behind our technical and business strategies. You will translate sophisticated architecture and software milestones into compelling storytelling that builds internal pride and external brand equity.
Operational Excellence: Help define and refine the “operating system” for how we communicate. You will build the processes, toolkits, and feedback loops that allow the team to move quickly, stay agile, and maintain a high bar for quality.
External Engagement & Brand Integrity: Support the development of external-facing content and campaigns that elevate RV Tech’s profile in the industry. While working closely with the Head of Comms, you will help manage external company reputation and ensure a consistent voice across public channels.
Employer Brand & Cultural Stewardship: Lead the intersection of employee engagement and brand reputation. You will help shape how our mission is lived internally, ensuring our identity as an innovator is a core part of our global employer brand.
Performance & Impact: Establish the success measures that track the effectiveness of our communication strategies. You will move beyond vanity metrics to ensure our work is actually driving alignment and business clarity.
High-Stakes Special Projects: Lead enterprise-level initiatives that require deep cross-functional collaboration—from organizational design communications to high-visibility global culture-building efforts.

Benefits

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides 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.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees.
Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.

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