Lead Procurement Program Manager

Role Summary

The Rivian Procurement Program Management team is looking for a Lead Program Manager to support its Mid-Sized Platform (MSP) vehicle programs (R2, R3, R3X).

As a Lead Program Manager, you coordinate end-to-end Procurement program execution—program scoping, part sourcing, part tooling, part ordering, and change management—across MSP vehicle programs. You uncover and clearly articulate program risk to senior leadership, resolve cross-functional bottlenecks at the leadership level, and build the AI-ready data and process improvements that allow Rivian's programs to scale at speed.

This position is based onsite in Irvine, California and reports to the Sr. Manager of Procurement Program Management for MSP programs.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Own Procurement program execution across multiple programs and vehicle BOMs, with dotted-line reporting to Rivian’s Vehicle Line leadership team

• Stakeholder Management: Engage daily with cross-functional Managers, Directors, and VPs, building the relationships needed for hard conversations that move the business forward.

• Communication: Communicate as an expert interpreter across diverse groups, gaining buy-in on a clear vision and resolving conflict with minimal escalation.

• Data & Reporting: Build and maintain robust, AI-ready Procurement data and program reporting that drive progress, not motion.

• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Proactively identify and mitigate risk in ambiguous situations; independently resolve complex, multi-stakeholder problems.

• Continuous Improvement & Special Projects: Optimize recurring processes and lead special Procurement initiatives (e.g. cost reduction programs, supplier localization efforts, and program content change requests) using a systems thinking approach.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Domain Expertise: Expert-level understanding of the procurement end-to-end lifecycle that informs senior leadership on strategy and risk.
• Execution: Ability to resolve complex, multi-variable problems leveraging newly-developed relationships while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Operational Style: Operates with minimal manager input, acting instinctively to manage and prioritize a complex workload.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel as needed based on business needs, averaging 5-8%.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $137,800 - $172,200 for Irvine, California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs3   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.   You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than September 25, 2026.