Staff Technical Program Manager at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies in Palo Alto, CA

Job description

About Us 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. Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Management leader to drive work across the Connected Applications domains of Mapping, Vehicle Access, Mobile Application, Fleet Services, with work spanning Cloud, Mobile, and Vehicle FW. The ideal candidate will have a 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/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 SW development with HW dependencies • Expert in SW development methodologies and tools, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment Bonus Skills • 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 HW/SW development Total Rewards 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical