Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Embedded Software
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on the future of electric vehicles through technology innovation. The Senior Technical Program Manager will support Platform Software Engineering teams in developing software solutions, ensuring program initiatives are delivered on time and managing inter-team dependencies effectively.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Development of quarterly planning and detailed milestone schedules, mediate scope, participate in transforming requirements and specifications into achievable plans, manage inter-team dependencies, identify and mitigate program risks
Partner with Engineering Managers to ensure teams balance their essential initiatives, iterative improvements and proactive excellence investments
Support smooth execution of programs, team efficiency, and effectiveness through the application of appropriate process and execution monitoring
Be a point of contact for high-visability multi-functional workstreams
Understand cross-team effects of project initiatives, owning dependency management and risk mitigation to prevent impediments to execution. Shield teams from outside distractions and interferences
Effectively communicate execution status of initiatives and program milestone work to all stakeholders. Summarize reporting, raise and resolve risks, and celebrate wins
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or Electrical Engineering, or other related technical fields
5+ years of Technical or Engineering Program/Project Management experience
Experience with Systems Engineering principles
Experience with Software Development Lifecycle
Embedded Software experience
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall development processes using program management tools
Proven track record with software development project planning, progress tracking, and risk management
Preferred
TPM Certifications
Atlassian Productivity Suite and Google Workspace expertise
Understanding of Automotive Diagnostics and Functional Safety
Understanding of hardware/software bring-up of distributed systems
Benefits
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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies covers most of the premiums
Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Eligibility for equity
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
Recent News
2025-11-14
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