Software Engineering Program Manager, Connectivity at Rivian Automotive in Palo Alto, CA

As a Software Engineering Program Manager on Connectivity SW team, you are primarily responsible for successfully shipping high-quality software on time for multiple programs.

You will:

· Plan, create and maintain complex software schedules for multiple programs

· Create and execute work streams for Agile SW development teams based on program needs

· Collaborate with different engineering managers, technical leads and developers in establishing agile processes that meets the team and programs needs

· Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders like Hardware, SW, Test and vendors in identifying team’s dependencies and effectively removing bottlenecks

· Anticipate and identify risks, develop actionable mitigation strategies that sets up the team for success

· Provide strong leadership by reframing problems when the team is faced with ambiguity, obstacles/deadlocks and steer them towards solving prioritized problems

· Expertly manage stakeholder expectations for both technical and non-technical issues, when the team encounters challenging issues or obstacles

· Take keen interest in product requirements and pay close attention to details when planning projects

Required skills/experience:

· BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering, Electrical engineering or other related technical fields

· 5+ years of experience in Technical or Engineering program management or engineering leadership roles

· 3+ years of hands-on software development experience for embedded systems or wireless products

· Excellent critical thinking and experienced in handling trade-offs

· Technical knowledge of software architectures for linux based embedded systems and electronic hardware

· Proven leader who can take full ownership with proactive attitude

· Excellent communication, organization and collaborative skills

· Expert in agile processes and running SW teams using JIRA, Confluence and other program management tools

Preferred skills:

· You have worked on taking wireless software or consumer electronic products from concept through final releases

· Good knowledge of one or more of these wireless technologies - LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet or GPS

· Prior experience with IoT, automotive, telematics or fleet management products or connected services

· Familiar with Wireless certification processes and standards