Site Management Operations Lead

The role

The Lead, Site Management Operations is the operational owner for facilities in their region. This person oversees two buildings between Belgrade and Berlin to keep sites safe and functional. They translate global facilities strategy into execution across office spaces and R&D labs.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day workplace and facilities operations for the assigned region.
• Execute operational plans including maintenance, SLAs, and emergency response.
• Execute SLA management between RVTech and Rivian.
• Support facilities leaders on strategic and financial planning and forecasting.
• Steer lab management and monitor lab utilization.
• Serve as the regional escalation point for facilities issues.
• Execute EHS&S programs including safety compliance and incident management.
• Conduct and document risk assessments.
• Support regional physical security operations through external vendors.
• Manage the regional vendor network and hold them to scope and SLAs.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of facilities management experience, including hands-on, multi-site operational ownership
• Track record managing vendors, budgets, and service level agreements
• Working knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire) and EHSS/regulatory requirements
• Experience with CMMS software (Fexa, Archibus, or similar)
• MS Office/Google Workspace
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to travel across regional sites and respond to critical incidents off-hours

Nice to have

• High-growth tech, automotive, or EV company experience
• Familiarity with Rivian or VW Group standards/systems
• Experience with R&D/engineering-heavy facilities
• Sustainability, energy management, or workplace experience background
• CFM, FMP or CSP certification
• BI tools (Tableau, Looker) and/or space platforms (Robin, Envoy)
• PM tools: Smartsheet, Airtable, Confluence; using AI tools

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual company performance bonus program
• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders. They address the challenges of electric vehicles through technology for software-defined vehicles.