Staff Technical Program Manager
About the role
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, the venture addresses the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles worldwide.
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Management leader to drive work across the Connected Applications domains of Mapping, Vehicle Access, Mobile Application, and Fleet Services, with work spanning Cloud, Mobile, and Vehicle Firmware. The ideal candidate will have full-stack software and/or product development experience, leaning into deep technical knowledge while successfully communicating and influencing leaders, developers, and partners to land business-critical deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Plan, create and maintain technical schedules, priorities, and execution plans for multiple software product development programs crossing organizational boundaries
- Drive broad and deep cross-functional software programs internally and across partners
- Collaborate with and influence engineering, product and technical partners, including leadership and development teams, to achieve business and technical goals
- Expertly manage stakeholder expectations, actively identifying, communicating, and mitigating dependencies and risks
- Ensure technical designs are properly evaluated for feasibility, scalability, and quality
- Provide strong leadership to unblock obstacles and rigorously prioritize
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in software development with hardware dependencies
- Expert in software development methodologies and tools, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment
- Product development experience in computer engineering and/or electronics
- Experience producing a versioned SDK or API for broad consumption
- Cloud and/or Application layer development experience
- Direct experience in software-defined vehicles hardware/software development
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual company performance bonus program (discretionary, not guaranteed; amounts depend on company results and plan terms, require active employment at payout)
- Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and equity incentive plan terms including vesting requirements
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs (offerings vary by country)
Pay
Compensation range: $167,400 – $230,250