Director - Technical Program Management

The posting, as Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies wrote it

ABOUT US

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

ROLE SUMMARY

As the Technical Program Management Director, you will work with all teams across the company to ensure the success of your program — from integration planning, timeline and risk management, resource management, and everything in between. Your role will evolve throughout the program, with the most common objective being to ensure the timely delivery of the program at cost and as an amazing product we all would be proud for our customers to own. You will play a critical role in ensuring any and all roadblocks are removed, everyone is on the same page, and we have clear direction throughout the program. You will act as the primary liaison to the leadership teams at the Volkswagen Group and will leverage your team to drive the overall successful implementation of the program. This role is located in our Palo Alto, CA office.

In practice, this means owning requirements and change-request governance for your package, refereeing cross-domain technical trade-offs between RVT and VWG engineering leads, and being the person VWG's program and engineering leads call first — not just at milestone reviews.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ALIGN ON TECHNICAL ASPECTS FOR CORRESPONDING PACKAGE

• Manage cross-functional and brand technical and program alignment: ensure that interactions between critical stakeholders are successful, and manage and participate in touchpoints across functions.
• Continuously exchange/align with the VWG technical program lead and resolve technical issues between teams.
• Align with VWG leadership on technical targets, timing, and execution plan.
• Own program execution strategy, product development plan and the change-request process for your package across RVT and VWG, driving simplification and an iterative approach throughout the program.

SUPERVISION OF TECH MATURITY FOR CORRESPONDING PACKAGE

• Steer development by partnering with the technical organization on delivery and ensuring overarching program maturity.
• Define program-specific development scope/deliverables and coordinate development responsibilities.
• Align on program/feature-specific decision needs, conduct risk assessments, and manage changes/re-prioritizations.
• Prioritize development content (including resources and feasibility).
• Resolve conflicts and ensure timely resolution — including cross-domain tech

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