Role SummaryThe EPC Software technical program manager owns end-to-end program delivery for embedded software on Rivian's Electric Power Conversion products, including inverter embedded software and controls. You will partner closely with the EPC Hardware TPM and software, systems, validation, and cross-functional vehicle leads to set the software roadmap, align releases to vehicle program milestones, and drive bring-up through launch. This role requires independent judgment, indirect leadership, and the ability to build and improve program management processes.
Responsibilities- Own multi-program EPC software roadmap, release plan and critical path across vehicle platforms and variants.
- Plan and track software-hardware bring-up, feature maturity gates and validation (SIL/HIL, DV/PV) with the EPC Hardware TPM.
- Coordinate supplier and contract-manufacturer software deliverables, integration and releases.
- Drive requirements traceability, defect management and RCA closure using Flow and Jira.
- Identify and escalate risk to senior leadership, with mitigation options.
- Establish program governance, reporting and metrics, and mentor other TPMs.
- Accountable for ensuring software team is meeting deliverables by tracking progress, task execution, and keeping focus on the critical path.
- Identify development risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies and communicate them to leadership.
- Evaluate and adjust priorities as issues arise.
- Orchestrate project reviews and drive product/process optimization.
- Use AI-assisted tools to improve program visibility and efficiency, such as status synthesis, dependency and risk tracking, and documentation, while keeping engineering data secure.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Must Haves
- Demonstrated experience owning schedule, release, and integration milestones for embedded controls software deployed in vehicle ECUs.
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Background in automotive, energy, or similar technical industry.
- Experience with OTA and software release processes for production vehicles
- Series-production and launch experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project life cycle.
Desired
- Knowledge of power electronics and controls tooling.
- Knowledge and understanding of implementing Functional Safety requirements.
- Experience using AI tools to streamline program management workflows (reporting, risk tracking, documentation.
- Experience with Agile, SCRUM, or similar software development life cycle process
- Experience with Gitlab,Jira, Confluence, and Flow.
- 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management.
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $154,000 - $192,500 for Carson, CA-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 an 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.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. 
