Lead Technical Program Manager, HV Power Electronics

Rivian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a technically driven Program Manager to lead in-house high voltage Onboard Power Electronics projects supporting bi-directional charging and DC-DC conversion across Rivian vehicle programs. You will own end-to-end design, development, release, validation and launch while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and risk management.

The role requires initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership to drive EPC hardware programs, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology or related work experience.
• Familiarity with high voltage power conversion and PCBA design is required.
• 8+ years automotive experience in program management.
• Understanding of automotive engineering release processes.
• Good knowledge of program management tools (Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience creating and implementing new program management processes.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create high level timeline and milestones for design release dates and validation plans.
• Manage component timelines from concept to delivery and ensure BOMs are released on time.
• Track long lead parts and coordinate with supply chain on due dates.
• Support prototype build planning and cross-functional demand tracking.
• Oversee supplier sourcing down-selection and production startup.
• Coordinate and report on Design Validation and Process Validation activities.
• Collaborate with SW TPM on engineering bring-up and milestones.
• Ensure system and vehicle level requirements and milestones are met.
• Provide status updates and escalations to Product Delivery Team.
• Track budgets for component build, test, and validation.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions using JIRA.

Skills

High voltage power conversion

PCBA design

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

JIRA/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Rivian is seeking a technically driven Program Manager to lead in-house high voltage Onboard Power Electronics projects supporting bi-directional charging and DC-DC conversion across Rivian vehicle programs. You will own end-to-end design, development, release, validation and launch while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and risk management.

The role requires initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership to drive EPC hardware programs, including