Staff Technical Program Manager - EPC

Role Summary

The well-qualified candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery execution of electricalpower conversion (EPC) Electrical Hardware for charging and vehicle products. This role requires a highlevel of initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership capability.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for driving the design, development, release, and validation for different RivianElectric Power Conversion Electrical Hardware projects. In this role you will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to align on overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensurevisibility across teams.● Strategic Project Leadership: Drive the end-to-end design, development, release, and validationof Rivian Electric Power Conversion Electrical Hardware projects, demonstrating strongindependent judgment and indirect leadership.● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between the EPC electricalhardware team and cross-functional partners to align on overall program deliverables, providingclear status updates and proactively identifying and mitigating risks.● Detailed Timeline Management: Collaborate with the EPC electrical hardware team to establishcomprehensive high-level timelines and milestones, meticulously tracking critical release dates,Material Requirement Dates (MRDs), validation plans, and industrialization support.● In-House Development Oversight: Spearhead the development of in-house PCBA designs andassemblies, ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards.● Supply Chain and BOM Management: Take ownership of BOM release and component sourcingin collaboration with the supply chain team. Proactively track long-lead parts and tool orderneeds, coordinating closely with the supply chain team on due dates and status throughout thedevelopment lifecycle.● Production Lifecycle Management: Lead engineering releases, manage prototype builds, andoversee production start-up, ensuring prompt resolution of any build issues. Manage the ok2xproduct development process.● Contract Manufacturing Coordination: Facilitate seamless coordination with ContractManufacturing Suppliers and the supply chain to guarantee timely delivery of components andassemblies.● Validation Activity Oversight: Coordinate, track, and report on Design Validation (DV) andProcess Validation (PV) activities to ensure product robustness and manufacturing readiness.● Effective Communication: Maintain prompt, clear, and actionable communication with theProduct Delivery team to facilitate successful execution and achieve program objectives.● Budget Management: Plan and meticulously track budgets for EPC electrical hardware, testing,and validation activities.● Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement: Implement robust issue tracking and correctiveaction processes, utilizing tools such as JIRA, to drive continuous improvement.● Stakeholder Interfacing: Interface effectively with diverse cross-functional teams, includingDesign Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain, providing cohesive leadershipand bridging gaps as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements:● Familiarity with charging products, electric power conversion, electrical hardware design.● Management of ECUs, including PCBAs for multiple projects.● Understanding of the PCBA design and manufacturing processes.● Experience coordinating with contract manufacturers.● Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/technology field or equivalent work experience.● 8+ years of automotive program management experience.Preferred:● Electrical Engineering background.Required Skillsets:● Understanding of automotive engineering release processes.● Proficiency in program management processes and vehicle development timeline tools (e.g.,Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, Vizzlo).● Experience in creating and implementing new program management processes.● Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $154,000 - $192,500 for Carson, 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.