Autonomy Systems Validation Program Manager

Rivian Automotive; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian in Palo Alto seeks a Technical Program Manager for the Autonomy Systems Validation team to define and execute strategies that scale our end-to-end data collection fleet across people, sites, and metrics, while coordinating across operations, autonomy, engineering and program management.

This hands-on role requires leading cross-functional initiatives, building scalable playbooks, and driving data-driven decisions to improve fleet uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in program management, operations, or validation in fast-paced or early-stage environments.
• Strong program management fundamentals and scalable playbooks.
• Technically strong and data-driven with ML/robotics context.
• Collaborative leader who communicates clearly.
• BA/BS in Engineering, OR STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategies to scale end-to-end data collection fleets.
• Align requirements to roadmaps, forecast growth, and build deployment timelines.
• Develop operational metrics and dashboards to measure fleet performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely, safe program delivery.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Machine learning & robotics context

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or STEM

Job description

Rivian in Palo Alto seeks a Technical Program Manager for the Autonomy Systems Validation team to define and execute strategies that scale our end-to-end data collection fleet across people, sites, and metrics, while coordinating across operations, autonomy, engineering and program management.

This hands-on role requires leading cross-functional initiatives, building scalable playbooks, and driving data-driven decisions to improve fleet uptime and safety.