Staff Electrical Hardware Technical Program Manager, ECU

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

$120K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years experience in program management or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline
  • Deep understanding of electronics design and integration processes
  • Experience working with Contract Manufacturers for PCBAs and mechanical assemblies
  • Exceptional program management skills, including planning and scheduling
  • Proficient in launching and sustaining complex engineering products
  • Strong communication skills, particularly with executive leadership
  • Experience managing multiple project tracks simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Electrical Hardware Design team to establish and monitor engineering schedules
  • Drive custom module developments for in-house designs and mechanical assemblies
  • Identify and mitigate programmatic risks, addressing issues proactively
  • Facilitate cross-team collaboration on critical paths to ensure timely project delivery
  • Lead design reviews to ensure successful ECU development and integration
  • Coordinate with suppliers for the timely delivery of components for prototypes
  • Ensure successful integration of electronic assemblies with Vehicle and Electrical Systems
  • Support project budgeting and maintain risk registers

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness
  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
  • Equity opportunities as part of total compensation
  • Support for employee health and well-being initiatives
Full Job Description
Role Summary

Our Electrical Hardware Technical Program Management team is seeking a collaborative and resourceful Technical Program Manager that will be responsible for the development and delivery execution of vehicle controls electronic control units (ECUs). This role requires a high level of initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership. This individual will be the voice of RV Tech's Electrical Hardware team among the larger cross-functional organization as well as the champion of vehicle program and cross-functional interests when working within the Electrical Hardware team throughout the product development stages.

You will be responsible for driving the Design, Development, Release, and Validation for different Rivian ECUs. As well as maintain and ensure awareness of overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure appropriate visibility among teams.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Electrical Hardware Design team to create engineering and delivery schedules, closely track engineering progress, and deliveries against overall vehicle deliverable schedules.
  • Responsible for driving custom module developments with in-house PCBA designs and mechanical assemblies.
  • Identify programmatic risks and work to mitigate and reduce exposure, championing and raising issues and removing roadblocks to hit timing.
  • Work with the vehicle line, software, electrical and other teams to identify, come together, and drive critical path and ensure synchronized deliveries.
  • Lead and drive the development and integration of ECUs via design reviews, ensuring all pre-production builds are supported to effectively launch the vehicle.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies for prototype builds.
  • Coordinate with Vehicle integration and Electrical Systems to ensure delivery and successful integration of electronic assemblies.
  • Push and support the release of all engineering documentation to support PLM.
  • Support purchasing efforts as needed to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Be able to plan budget for the project and maintain forecast, maintaining risk registers.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience
  • BS+ in Engineering or similar technical degree required
  • Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration process
  • Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE or systems engineering
  • Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly
  • Outstanding program management skills to include development of program plans, schedules, and clear definition and management of program goals
  • Proven experience in developing, launching and sustaining complex products
  • Demonstrated experience in addressing and solving complex issues
  • Strong communication experience with executive staff members
  • Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects
  • Strong team player and leader known to build trust, collaborate, communicate and partner with cross-functional teams
  • Travel as needed to support builds
Total Rewards

Total compensation packages for full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. For more information on RV Tech's comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

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