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Sr. Manager, Planning & Scheduling, Production Facilities

Rivian · Atlanta, GA · 1 mo ago
Hybrid$161k–$213k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Sr Manager, Project Controls – Schedule is the technical and people leader accountable for integrated master scheduling, schedule analytics, EVMS, and schedule aspects of procurement for Rivian’s Production Facilities current mega-projects and future factory campuses.

This role requires portfolio-level integration across manufacturing, OEM integrators, shutdowns, commissioning, long-lead procurement, and lender-visible milestones on $2B+ programs. Schedule is the single integrated view of factory readiness, making this role mission-critical to Rivian's ability to launch vehicles on time, protect revenue, and meet DOE and lender expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Direct responsibility for integrated master schedules covering >$1B in annual CAPEX across one or more mega-programs.

  • Ownership of logic-linked schedules across design, permitting, procurement, construction, OEM installation, commissioning, and handover, including multi-campus dependencies and long-lead procurement chains.

  • EVMS Implementation: Architect and deploy comprehensive Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) tailored to specific project lifecycles, including short-term rolling scopes and long-term EPC phases.

  • Leadership of a team of schedulers and planning analysts; close integration with cost, procurement, VDC, risk, and PM organizations.

  • Integrated master scheduling, procurement scheduling & architecture

  • Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of EVMS-enabling tools such as Cobra, Unifier, or Ecosys

  • Ensure consistent schedule coding standards, calendars, and WBS structures across campuses and programs to enable portfolio roll-ups and benchmarking.

  • Schedule analytics, EVMS & performance management

  • Interface, shutdown, commissioning & procurement integration

  • Technology, VDC & visualization

  • Reporting, governance & communication

Qualifications

  • 10–15+ years in project controls with a primary focus on planning & scheduling for complex industrial or mega-projects; at least one full lifecycle from FEL through commissioning in a lead role.

  • Deep, hands-on expertise in Primavera P6 and related scheduling tools.

  • Experience implementing comprehensive EVMS, 4D/5D/6D scheduling, and portfolio-level reporting for owner-operators or EPCs.

  • Architected and drove strategic implementation of an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for multi-billion dollar mega-programs, including defining scope, reviewing proposals, and securing executive alignment on the final implementation path.

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or related technical discipline; advanced degrees and certifications (e.g., PSP, PMI-SP) preferred.

Pay

The salary range for this role is USD $161,000-$213,260 for Georgia 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.

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