Sr. Manager, Technical Program Management

About the Company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders focused on automotive's next chapter. We are addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that sets the standards for software-defined vehicles, including operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Technical Program Managers across homologation, product security, functional safety, and quality domains
• Set strategic direction, goals, and career development paths for the TPM team
• Own the strategic roadmap and delivery health for Product Integrity programs
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, legal, regulatory, and quality organizations
• Establish program governance frameworks, including risk management and milestone tracking
• Serve as the primary escalation point and senior representative for the Product Integrity TPM team in executive forums
• Champion process excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of progressive Technical or Engineering Program Management experience in safety-critical or regulated environments
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading program or project managers
• Experience in homologation, product cybersecurity, functional safety (ISO 26262), or quality management systems
• Mastery of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Advanced proficiency in Jira and other program management tools
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry with type approval or regional regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29)
• Previous experience as a software or hardware product development engineer
• Experience with over-the-air (OTA) software update strategies
• PMP, SAFe, or equivalent program management certification