Job Description

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. Role Summary The Senior Manager of Autonomy TPM is a key member of Rivian’s autonomy team, driving shared understanding of timelines, dependencies across not just Autonomy but the entirety of Rivian. A successful candidate for this role thrives on complex problems and sorting out organizational and technological interdependencies and is not afraid to ask tough questions and hard truths. Responsibilities Understanding of complex technology projects, particularly ones that intersect with hardware, software, and regulatory constraints Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate to external partner organizations to drive shared outcomes for Rivian Drives pragmatic decisions and tradeoffs to maximize probability of hitting critical timelines Doesn’t get stuck- can spelunk into deep repositories of Confluence and other documentation to wayfind and build a mental model of project work Works with finance on justifying team budgets Strong leader who can not only grow and mentor an existing team of TPMs but also can bring in and ramp up new team members as our charter expands Manages ambiguity by presenting options with a clear point of view for leadership This role keenly understands the role of TPM as an insider/outsider, someone who drives accountability through influence and soft power rather than hard power and authority. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management on deep tech products Hands on experience with ML based products including evaluation with metrics driven analysis Experience with developing and shipping Autonomous Vehicle products and the pieces in place for a State of the Art approach that involves both open and closed loop simulation and eval Pay Disclosure Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $213,000.00 - $266,300.00 (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 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. 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