Regional Lead, Autonomy Systems Validation

Rivian; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Regional Manager, Autonomy Systems Validation to oversee operations across multiple testing locations. You will lead, mentor, and manage a team of Operations Coordinators handling vehicle testing, data collection, and integration.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong operational experience in high-tech environments, and the ability to enforce safety protocols, standardize processes, and report KPIs to senior engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience leading regional multi-site operations.
• Proficiency in data analytics and dashboards.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and mentor Operations Coordinators.
• Standardize regional training and onboarding.
• Oversee safety, KPIs, and testing procedures.
• Prepare regional reports for leadership.
• Coordinate resources and scheduling across sites.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams.
• Ensure vehicle inspections and data transfer to cloud.
• Maintain readiness of tools and assets.

Skills

Regional leadership experience

Data analytics

Communication skills

Staff management

Staffing coordination

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Google Docs/Sheets/Maps

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Regional Manager, Autonomy Systems Validation to oversee operations across multiple testing locations. You will lead, mentor, and manage a team of Operations Coordinators handling vehicle testing, data collection, and integration.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong operational experience in high-tech environments, and the ability to enforce safety protocols, standardize processes, and report KPIs to senior engineering.