Staff Electrical Hardware Technical Program Manager, ECU

About the role

Our Electrical Hardware Technical Program Management team is seeking a collaborative and resourceful Technical Program Manager responsible for the development and delivery execution of vehicle controls electronic control units (ECUs). This role requires a high level of initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership. You will be the voice of RV Tech's Electrical Hardware team among the larger cross-functional organization and the champion of vehicle program and cross-functional interests within the Electrical Hardware team throughout the product development stages.

You will drive the Design, Development, Release, and Validation for different Rivian ECUs, maintain awareness of overall program deliverables, and report on status and risks to ensure appropriate visibility among teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Electrical Hardware Design team to create engineering and delivery schedules, track engineering progress, and ensure deliveries align with overall vehicle deliverable schedules.
• Drive custom module developments with in-house PCBA designs and mechanical assemblies.
• Identify programmatic risks, mitigate exposure, champion and raise issues, and remove roadblocks to meet timing.
• Collaborate with vehicle line, software, electrical, and other teams to identify and drive critical path deliverables, ensuring synchronized deliveries.
• Lead and drive the development and integration of ECUs via design reviews, supporting all pre-production builds to effectively launch the vehicle.
• Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies for prototype builds.
• Work with Vehicle Integration and Electrical Systems to ensure successful delivery and integration of electronic assemblies.
• Support the release of all engineering documentation to PLM.
• Assist purchasing efforts to ensure timely deliveries.
• Plan and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and risk registers.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent.
• BS+ in Engineering or a similar technical degree.
• Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration processes.
• Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE, or systems engineering.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex systems, and high-level assembly.

Skills

• Outstanding program management skills, including development of program plans, schedules, and clear definition and management of program goals.
• Proven experience in developing, launching, and sustaining complex products.
• Demonstrated ability to address and solve complex issues.
• Strong communication skills with executive staff members.
• Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects.
• Strong team player and leader known to build trust, collaborate, communicate, and partner with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program. Payments are discretionary and depend on company results and plan terms. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and vesting requirements.

We invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees, including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country.

Pay

Compensation range: $167,400 - $230,250.