Sr. Program Manager, Charging & Energy

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of multiple residential EV charger projects, from concept to maturity
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Manage technical deliverables and reporting for government funded charging R&D programs
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with engineering, design, manufacturing, and commercial teams to drive successful execution
• Manage existing residential EV charger products, working closely with external partners and suppliers
• Collaborate with partners to develop product enhancements, new features, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and product quality
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. Master’s degree a plus
• 5+ years experience in product development, with at least 3 years experience in Project / Program Management
• Engineering program management experience in the charging, electric vehicle or renewables power conversion industry is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with external vendors, including designers and manufacturers
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence etc.)
• Experience working with government grants is a plus
• Compliance experience with UL/IEEE/SAE standards a plus
  
  

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $121,500.00 - $151,900.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

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