Staff Technical Program Manager

The role

You will manage software delivery for new vehicle launches in complex software-hardware environments. You will drive software-hardware integration and define plans for software-impacting hardware changes and new features.

What you will do

• Define and drive plans for software-impacting hardware changes and new software features
• Influence company and program milestones to align with software schedules
• Drive software-hardware integration efforts
• Cultivate working relationships across the organization
• Prioritize and drive resolution of software issues during development
• Manage verification test plans for new product variants
• Deliver updates on software delivery progress to stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate systemic risks to software delivery timelines or quality
• Lead continuous process improvements within the software development lifecycle
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Technical Program Managers

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• 6+ years of progressive Technical or Engineering Program Management experience
• Experience in software delivery for complex, integrated software-hardware products at scale
• Experience spearheading strategic development and production launch of new products with software and electrical hardware interdependencies
• Communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Mastery of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
• Proficiency in Jira and other program management tools

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a software or hardware product development engineer
• Experience with over-the-air (OTA) software update strategies and deployment
• Experience in the automotive industry

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 addressing electric vehicle challenges through technology like operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud solutions.