Staff Technical Program Manager

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on technology for software-defined vehicles, including operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud, and connectivity solutions. The Staff Technical Program Manager will lead software delivery for new vehicle launches, manage the introduction of new vehicle variants and features, and ensure software quality and seamless integration in complex software-hardware environments. The role works across consumer and commercial vehicle programs and partners with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to coordinate delivery, resolve issues, manage risks, and improve software development and program management practices. The position also provides mentorship and technical guidance to other Technical Program Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• At least 6 years of progressive Technical or Engineering Program Management experience.
• A successful track record delivering software for complex, integrated software-hardware products at scale.
• Expertise in strategically developing and launching new products, particularly products with intricate dependencies between software and electrical hardware systems.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, including the ability to lead, align, and motivate diverse cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders in dynamic and ambiguous environments.
• Practical mastery of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Jira and other program management tools for managing complex software delivery and defining and implementing best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a software or hardware product development engineer.
• Experience with over-the-air software update strategies and deployment for connected devices or systems.
• Experience in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive plans for software-impacting hardware changes and new software features for consumer and commercial vehicles.
• Influence company and program milestones to align with software schedules.
• Lead software-hardware integration and serve as a principal liaison and problem-solver for challenging cross-domain dependencies.
• Build working relationships and foster collaboration across the organization to support software integration and successful launches of new vehicle variants.
• Prioritize and drive timely resolution of software issues arising during development.
• Manage verification test plans tailored to the software and hardware configurations of new product variants.
• Provide clear updates on software delivery progress to program teams, executive leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate systemic risks to software delivery timelines or quality, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Lead continuous process improvements within software development and program management frameworks.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Technical Program Managers.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Eligibility for an annual company performance bonus program; payments are discretionary and not guaranteed.
• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, subject to board approval, plan terms, and vesting requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs; offerings vary by country.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior