Staff Technical Program Manager, AI & Data

About the role

The Data & AI team at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead strategic Data & AI initiatives across the organization. This role involves managing cross-functional, complex projects and driving alignment among various teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery for strategic Data & AI programs spanning product, platform, and internal-facing initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical schedules, priorities, and execution plans for multiple Data & AI workstreams.
• Partner with and influence Data Engineering, ML/AI, Analytics, Platform, and Product teams to align on scope, sequencing, and trade-offs.
• Identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Earn credibility with engineers, data scientists, and ML practitioners through technical fluency and program management expertise.
• Provide regular status updates and escalate issues proactively.
• Model and encourage the use of AI tools within the program management workflow.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a TPM for Data & AI projects.
• 8+ years of Technical or Engineering Program Management experience.
• A BS or MS in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with the Data Engineering stack and proficiency with AI tools like Cowork, Gemini, and Codex.
• Experience building TPM productivity tools using AI tools.
• Ability to operate in highly technical, ambiguous environments and earn credibility with technical teams.
• Proven experience working in a rich cross-functional setting with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with agile and waterfall development processes using Jira or similar tools.
• Proven track record planning budgets, maintaining forecasts, and managing risk registers.

External candidates can apply through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers).

Total Rewards

• Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
• Benefits include those tailored to the local market, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

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Compensation Range

$167.4K - $209.3K