Staff Technical Program Manager (Mobile)

Rivian Automotive; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric vehicles is seeking a Technical Program Management leader to drive mobile applications and SDK development. The role requires strong leadership and technical skills to manage cross-functional teams and ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have a background in software development and product management, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of software architectures for Linux/Android-based embedded systems.
• Product development experience in computer engineering and/or electronics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain technical schedules for software product development.
• Drive cross-functional software programs and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Education

BS in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Tools

Continuous Integration

Continuous Delivery

Job description

About Us

Rivianis 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

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Management leader to drive Mobile Applications and Mobile SDK across teams. The ideal candidate will have a full-stack software and/or product development experience, leaning into deep technical knowledge while successfully communicating and influencing leaders, developers, and partners to land business-critical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create and maintain technical schedules, priorities, and execution plans for multiple software product development programs crossing organizational boundaries
• Drive broad/deep cross-functional software programs internally and across partners
• Collaborate with and influence engineering, product and technical partners, including leadership and development teams, to achieve business and technical goals.
• Expertly manage stakeholder expectations, actively identifying, communicating, and mitigating dependencies and risks
• Ensure technical designs are properly evaluated for feasibility, scalability, and quality
• Provide strong leadership to unblock obstacles and rigorously prioritize

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Deep understanding of software architectures for Linux/Android-based embedded systems and electronics hardware
• Product development experience in computer engineering and/or electronics
• Expert in SW development methodologies and tools, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment

Bonus Skills

• Experience with iOS and/or Android development
• Cloud and/or Application layer development experience
• Direct experience in software defined vehicles HW/SW development

Company Statements

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

Rivian 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 [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian 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 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) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian 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 affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, 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.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.