Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies - SManager, Electrical Design Technical Program Management
Requirements
• 8+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience in technical program management, engineering, or product development. • Experience managing and developing teams of technical program managers; demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, and grow technical talent. • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field. • Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration processes, including PCBA design, mechanical assemblies, and complex system-level assemblies. • Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE, or systems engineering. • Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, and high-level assemblies. • Outstanding program management skills: demonstrated ability to develop program plans, schedules, and clear definitions of program goals across complex, multi-team efforts. • Proven experience developing, launching, and sustaining complex electromechanical products through the full product lifecycle. • Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex program and technical issues with sound judgment and initiative. • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics for both engineering and executive audiences. • Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple concurrent projects. • Strong team player and leader known for building trust, collaborating, and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams. • Familiarity with Atlassian-based tools including Jira and Confluence. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support builds, supplier sites, and vehicle program locations as needed. • Experience with Build-to-Print Contract Manufacturer models, as well as JDM (Joint Development Manufacturer) or Tier 1 supplier partners in a co-development context. • Familiarity with ECU hardware validation requirements including ISO 26262 functional safety processes, FMEA, and risk-based test coverage strategies. • Eager to explore AI-driven solutions across communication, reporting, visualizations, and analysis.
Responsibilities
• Build and lead a high-performing team of ECU Technical Program Managers; set clear goals, provide technical mentorship, and develop talent for growth. • Develop and maintain integrated engineering and delivery schedules for ECU programs; closely track engineering progress against HW/SW integration critical paths and vehicle-level program gates. • Act as the primary interface between the Infotainment/Connectivity ECU team and stakeholders across Hardware Engineering, Software Platform/Application, Integration, Architecture, Supply Chain/Purchasing and other teams to identify critical path dependencies and ensure synchronized deliveries. • Coordinate with Vehicle-level program managers to ensure ECU dependencies are reflected in top-line program schedules. • Lead build readiness reviews across engineering, pilot, and pre-production phases, ensuring all ECU deliverables and documentation are in place to support each gate. • Lead and drive ECU development and integration via design reviews and cross-functional working sessions; ensure pre-production builds are fully supported through launch. • Identify programmatic risks early and drive mitigation plans to reduce exposure; champion and escalate issues and remove roadblocks to protect timing. • Plan and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts in alignment with program needs. • Drive requirements capture, documentation and process development / improvement across engineering and programmatic workstreams, in collaboration with senior ECU TPM and Electrical Hardware Engineering leaders
Benefits
• $167.4K – $209.3K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • This role has an annual bonus target of 15% • The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location. • 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, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. • The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. • We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program. • Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements. • In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs. • Learn more about our global benefit programs • External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board. • https://rivianvw.tech/#careers • internal job board • Equal Opportunity
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