Staff Technical Program Manager

Role Summary

The well qualified candidate will be responsible for technical program management ofin-house developed high voltage (HV) Onboard Power Electronics products that supportbi-directional AC Charging and DC-DC power conversion for Rivian’s various vehicleprograms. The role requires a high level of initiative, independent judgement, andindirect leadership capability.You will be responsible for driving the end to end design, development, release,validation and launch for different Rivian Electric Power Conversion Electrical Hardwareprojects. In this role you will collaborate with cross functional teams to align on overallprogram deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure visibility across teams.

Responsibilities

Project management of EPC Onboard Power Electronics products includingPCBAs, Mechanical component integration, and higher level system integration.● Create high level timeline and milestones for tracking critical design releasedates, pre-production pilot build MRD’s, supplier and internal validation plans,and support of supplier sourcing selection and industrialization.● Detailed Management of component timelines from concept to delivery.● Ensuring that BOMs are released and sourced on time to support build eventsand eventual PPAP. Tracking long lead part and tool order needs andcollaborating with supply chain on due dates and status throughout thedevelopment.● Support prototype build and delivery allocation planning to cross-functionalcustomers, manage master part lists (MPLs), and demand tracking● Manage Contract Manufacturing Supplier sourcing down-selection andproduction start-up ensuring any build issues get resolved with prompt attention.● Coordinating, Tracking and Reporting of Design Validation and ProcessValidation activities● Collaborate with SW TPM on planning overall engineering bring-up activities andfeature maturity milestones● Collaborate with other cross-functional domains to ensure system and vehiclelevel requirements and milestones are achieved● Prompt and effective communication of status, actions and escalations to theProduct Delivery Team to execute and succeed.● Co-develop and track EPC component build, test, and validation budgets.● Root cause analysis (RCA) issue tracking and corrective action implementationplanning using JIRA and other tools

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology field or related work experience● Familiarity with high voltage power conversion and PCBA design is required.● 8+ years automotive experience in program management.● Understanding of automotive engineering release processes.● Good knowledge of program management process and vehicle developmenttimeline tools (e.g. Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, Vizzlo).● Experience creating and implementing new program management processes.● Ability to work and communicate with cross functional teams.● Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $154,000 - $192,500 for Torrance, CA-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 needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an 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.