Rivian · 1 month ago
Sr. Program Manager, Vehicle Validation
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expRivian is an automotive company focused on delivering exceptional function, quality, reliability, and performance in their vehicles. As a Sr. Program Manager, you will lead cross-functional integration to ensure comprehensive validation coverage and alignment across various teams throughout the vehicle development process.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Coordinate validation timelines, build plans, and program milestones in partnership with engineering and cross-functional teams
Support the full validation cycle—from requirements through production sign-off—covering both component and vehicle-level testing
Integrate plans across engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to ensure alignment and readiness
Identify gaps and risks early, manage escalations, and work with stakeholders to drive resolution
Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership
Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes and tools
Qualification
Required
Typically 5+ years of experience in automotive or related industries, with at least 3 years in program management or similar cross-functional roles
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience
Understanding of vehicle development milestones, systems engineering, and program delivery
Familiarity with production, retrofit, and prototype build processes
Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams, communicate effectively, and enable high-quality outcomes
Passion for problem-solving, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional products to customers
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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