Sr. Technical Program Manager
About The Position
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. As a Sr. Technical Program Manager, you will lead the end-to-end scoping, tracking and program delivery of Cloud and Streaming services and applications. Key responsibilities include participation in product initiation and definition phase, planning with engineering teams and committing accordingly to cross-functional teams and external partners. Proactively manage risks, balance cost and schedule, and ensure clear communication of program status. Be the key advocate for Cloud and Streaming initiatives in our Data & AI Org, represent the teams in different org-wide forums. This role is located at our Palo Alto, California office and reports directly to the Director, Cloud and Streaming Apps.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent.
- Experience in product release, cloud platform management, and distributed data architectures.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, from design to production, with a focus on cloud and streaming technologies.
- Proven track record with software development project planning, progress tracking, and risk management.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams, including ability to represent formative ideas and complex relationships, subjects using collaboration and AI-based tools
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of Automotive or other IoT systems is preferred.
- Understanding of cloud computing principles (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink) is preferable.
- Ability to navigate ambiguous problems and create new collaboration frameworks.
- Experience with Atlassian/Jira and automation in Program Management is a big plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of scalable cloud infrastructure and streaming platforms to support various applications and services.
- Manage the integration of cloud-based APIs and services, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
- Scope out project plans to track metrics, error reporting systems, and pipelines for cloud and streaming services.
- Coordinate with teams implementing cloud-native solutions and streaming protocols to enable efficient data processing and delivery.
- Partner with product development and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery and resolve integration challenges within the cloud and streaming ecosystem.
- Lead design reviews, drive integration solutions, and manage stakeholder expectations for cloud and streaming projects.
- Generate meaningful metrics and provide regular updates on program deliverables for cloud and streaming initiatives.
- Act as a key problem-solver and roadblock remover, communicating updates across teams.
- Engage with Product Development and Software teams to address critical paths and challenges in cloud and streaming development.
Benefits
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
