Role SummaryAs a Technical Program Manager in the Special Projects team, you will play a critical role in defining and riving complex, cross-functional projects that span engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and build. You will report to the Director of Special Projects and be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing technical programs from conception through delivery. Special Projects is a unique team that owns large-scale initiatives from cradle to grave, supporting both internal teams and external partners. Your role will be to ensure program execution is aligned with departmental priorities, and you will act as a key liaison across teams to manage scope, resources, schedules, and risks for high-impact initiatives.
Responsibilities- Define and drive program structure and execution across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and build functions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope requirements, develop integrated plans, and ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
- Drive critical business discussions related to build requirements, timing, and design readiness.
- Track functional requirements and ensure alignment with overall project deliverables and build schedules.
- Represent Special Projects in cross-functional forums to advocate for program needs, escalate issues, and influence decision-making.
Qualifications- Strong ability to influence and drive alignment across teams and senior stakeholders without direct authority.
- Proven expertise in technical program management with a track record of successful project delivery.
- A background in engineering (Bachelor's in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred).
- Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, with technical insight to identify and resolve issues.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with production, prototyping, and fabrication processes and their impact on cost, timing, and quality.
- Confidence in making data-driven decisions and communicating clearly to stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to learn quickly, stay positive, and bring structure to ambiguity.
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $121,500 - $151,900 for California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed.
