Manager, Field Service - Rohnert Park, CA

MSCCN; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Service Operations Manager in California (SF Bay Area) to lead field service operations with a customer-first mindset and a focus on scalable, efficient processes. You will drive cross-functional collaboration across Service Operations, Sales, Retail and Delivery, while building a high-performing mobile team and ensuring safety and KPI alignment.

You will shape programs, manage inventory, and foster an inclusive culture with strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to have a direct impact on scalability in a complex organization.
• Effectively manage remote service teams and a driver of people performance.
• Excellent verbal and written and communication skills.
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills with a focus in operational excellence.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high-level administrative experience, including advanced computer skills (Microsoft office).
• Ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
• Proven ability to effectively handle and adapt to multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of automotive equipment and servicing methods.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Automotive Technical skills preferred.
• Able and flexible to travel as needed.
• Automotive repair knowledge preferred.
• Experience working in start-up environments preferred.
• Experience in leading automotive or high-tech team‑oriented, fast‑paced work environment.
• Understanding of problem‑solving methods such as SWOT Analysis, Lean implementations, Six Sigma operational and Visual Management standards preferred.
• Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners
• Strong understanding of written and spoken English
• Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics

Responsibilities

• This role may require regular interaction with customers and their families, 3rd party affiliates, and suppliers within Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events.
• Accountable for effectively managing a P&L, Work in Progress (WIP) and customer experience measured by a Net Promoter Score (NPS).
• Lead and manage all local operations on the ground with a servant-leadership, hands on mindset.
• Ensure that programs and processes are developed, assessed, communicated, and administered in compliance with Rivian's objectives.
• Manage and be accountable for high value inventory reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Service Operations, Sales, Retail, and Delivery & Field Operations teams.
• Work in partnership with cross functional teams regularly on implementing and continuously improving field service operations.
• Prioritize, plan, and coordinate logistics and meetings with internal teams and external parties.
• Build a strong customer-centric team of Mobile/Service Technicians, Service Advisors, and Parts Advisors.
• Lead and take ownership of management responsibility relating to hiring, performance management, and overall employee development planning.
• Build a Rivian culture that is inclusive, and maintain high levels of team morale.
• Responsible for ensuring the establishment of safe service business practices and processes.
• Follow and promote Rivian's high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Develop and maintain a process to track and report on KPI's at the Service Centers.
• Directly guides and develops site leadership, including but not limited to the RIV EXCEL process, establishing a cascade of accountability that ensures operational goals are met across all shifts and departments.
• This role may require regular interaction with customers and their families, 3rd party affiliates, and suppliers within Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Lean/Six Sigma

Project planning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

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 Service Operations Manager requires an experienced professional with high levels of energy and initiative, deep understanding of service processes, go-getter attitude, great leadership skills, and cross-team collaboration. To be successful in this role, you must have a customer-first approach, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, tackling all challenges with a creative and flexible mindset.

Responsibilities

• This role may require regular interaction with customers and their families, 3rd party affiliates, and suppliers within Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events
• Accountable for effectively managing a P&L, Work in Progress (WIP) and customer experience measured by a Net Promoter Score (NPS)
• Lead and manage all local operations on the ground with a servant-leadership, hands on mindset
• Ensure that programs and processes are developed, assessed, communicated, and administered in compliance with Rivian's objectives
• Manage and be accountable for high value inventory reconciliation
• Collaborate with Service Operations, Sales, Retail, and Delivery & Field Operations teams
• Work in partnership with cross functional teams regularly on implementing and continuously improving field service operations
• Prioritize, plan, and coordinate logistics and meetings with internal teams and external parties
• Build a strong customer-centric team of Mobile/Service Technicians, Service Advisors, and Parts Advisors
• Lead and take ownership of management responsibility relating to hiring, performance management, and overall employee development planning
• Build a Rivian culture that is inclusive, and maintain high levels of team morale
• Responsible for ensuring the establishment of safe service business practices and processes
• Follow and promote Rivian's high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization
• Develop and maintain a process to track and report on KPI's at the Service Centers
• Directly guides and develops site leadership, including but not limited to the RIV EXCEL process, establishing a cascade of accountability that ensures operational goals are met across all shifts and departments.
• This role may require regular interaction with customers and their families, 3rd party affiliates, and suppliers within Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to have a direct impact on scalability in a complex organization
• Effectively manage remote service teams and a driver of people performance
• Excellent verbal and written and communication skills
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills with a focus in operational excellence
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated high-level administrative experience, including advanced computer skills (Microsoft office)
• Ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy, and tact
• Proven ability to effectively handle and adapt to multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of automotive equipment and servicing methods
• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Automotive Technical skills preferred
• Able and flexible to travel as needed
• Automotive repair knowledge preferred
• Experience working in start-up environments preferred
• Experience in leading automotive or high-tech team‑oriented, fast‑paced work environment
• Understanding of problem‑solving methods such as SWOT Analysis, Lean implementations, Six Sigma operational and Visual Management standards preferred
• Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners
• Strong understanding of written and spoken English
• Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is USD 121,800 - 161,450 for California (SF Bay Area) based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.