Sr. Technical Program Manager, Systems Test & Integration

Sr. Technical Program Manager, Systems Test & Integration Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time $132,100 - $165,100 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Jira Program management Waterfall Agile software development Full Job Description Location Irvine, California Employment Type Full time Location Type Hybrid Department Technology and Innovation Compensation $132.1K - $165.1K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location. 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 We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Manager who will successfully coordinate the deliverables and timelines for the integration and test of our body controls, mobile app vehicle features, and cross functional vehicle features. This individual will help ensure alignment across teams and will ensure we deliver software for new vehicles and recurring OTA software updates. Responsibilities Track deliverables and milestones for requirements, architecture, and integration of cross functional features such as Pet Comfort, Camping, Car Wash Mode, ETC. Track deliverables and milestones for integration and test of Body Controls features and Mobile App integration with vehicle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope and plan the deliverables across multiple competing vehicle programs, ensuring the Test and Integration team is aligned and on track. Work with technical leads to identify and prioritize bugs/features for inclusion in each release based on technical risk, complexity, and delivery milestones. Provide regular updates on release progress and potential issues to the program team and executive management, ensuring transparency and timely communication. Conduct proper escalations if deliverables are at risk of missing deadlines and implement mitigation strategies to stay on track. Proactively identify and drive resolution of release blockers and risks to prevent schedule delays while maintaining robust software quality. Identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements; implement changes after soliciting feedback from the various stakeholders.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical fields with 5+ years relevant experience 3+ years of Technical or Engineering Program Management experience. Experience with the entire Software Development Lifecycle from user story creation to validation. Understanding of Software Defined Vehicle architectures and systems. Experience with iterative test and validation strategies. Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. Expert in agile and waterfall development process using Jira and other program management tools. Proven track record with software development project planning, progress tracking, and risk management. Total Rewards Total compensation packages for full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity. In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 . Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies" may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment. - Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.