Manager, Field Service - Sparks, NV

VetJobs; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity awards

Job summary

Rivian is seeking an experienced Service Operations Manager in Sparks, NV to lead local service operations with a customer-first mindset. You will manage P&L, inventory, and cross-team coordination to ensure high-quality service delivery across field routes and centers.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a startup-like, fast-paced environment. On-site work with opportunities for performance bonuses and equity awards are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lead scalable operations in a complex organization.
• Experience managing remote service teams and driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Owns P&L, WIP, and customer experience metrics (NPS).
• Lead local operations with servant leadership and hands-on approach.
• Ensure programs and processes meet Rivian objectives and compliance.
• Oversee high-value inventory reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Service Operations, Sales, Retail, and Delivery & Field Operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve field service operations.
• Plan and coordinate logistics with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a customer-centric team of technicians and advisors.
• Lead hiring, performance management, and development planning.
• Foster an inclusive Rivian culture with strong team morale.
• Promote safe service practices and high safety standards.
• Report KPIs at Service Centers and drive accountability.
• Guide site leadership and accountability cascades across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

P&L management

Customer experience

NPS management

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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

• 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 department
• 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

• 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‑orientated, 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 102,300 - 135,580 for Nevada 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.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

City

Sparks

State

Nevada

Job_Category

Operations

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Rivian