Sr. Staff Accessory Program Manager

Rivian • Irvine, CA

3d • $196,000 - $245,000

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. Role Summary In this position you will be part of a Programs & Planning team that is responsible for the development and execution of a accessory programs. This role requires high levels of initiative, independent judgement, analytical framing, and indirect leadership capability. You should be able to lead teams to creative solutions and develop new processes in a compressed timeline.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience on a Program Management team or similar role with having gone through full program lifecycles (concept to launch)
• DRE experience and or Program Manager background required
• Exposure to multiple vehicle functional areas, automotive accessories beneficial
• Proven experience effectively aligning schedules, resources, and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, consistently delivering on commitments.
• Master of communication; appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to foster positive relationships and work effectively with internal and external partners and drive to delivery.
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical systems
• Able to work efficiently under high amount of work/stress.
• S. in engineering, program or product management or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Google Suite a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of accessory program delivery to quality, cost, timing, and commercial objectives for delivery.
• Own the plan of record for accessories in program, driving all tradeoff decisions in strict accordance with the plan and holding teams accountable.
• Indirect leadership of cross functional teams (internal and external) to deliver program objectives
• Enhance performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction by refining and supporting processes that proactively identify and eliminate duplicate work to accelerate progress.
• Partner with Commercial Leads to align on business cases, cost targets, margin, feature management, and sales strategies.
• Ensure effective risk management is conducted throughout the accessory program development process.
• Regularly report program status with clear, concise communication of open issues, risks, and roadblocks, providing actionable insights and proposed solutions.
• Actively manage and mitigate risks before they escalate, implementing contingency plans and driving urgent resolution.
• Responsible for program deliverables status at program gateways and weekly executive reviews
• Approval responsibility for engineering releases
• Lead pre-production build planning

Benefits

• Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

What This Job Offers

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