Senior Manager, ECU Sustaining & Operations Program

Rivian VW Group; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian VW Group Technologies seeks a Senior Manager to lead ECU sustaining engineering and operations as ECUs scale across brand partners. You will leverage in‑house expertise and outsourced services to deliver sustained performance, quality and continuous improvement across Zonal, Battery, Infotainment and Connectivity ECUs.

The role requires deep experience in ECU design, process development, coalition-building and initiative leadership in a complex, multi‑team, multi‑supplier environment.

Qualifications

• Strong program management instincts.
• Hands-on technical foundation in electronics hardware.
• Experience in ECU design and related hardware disciplines.
• Ability to manage multi‑team, multi‑supplier programs.
• Capability to establish and improve processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead ECU sustaining engineering and operations across multiple ECUs.
• Define and scale sustaining operating model across vehicle platforms and brand partner programs.
• Manage engineering service providers and contract manufacturers for post‑ramp activities.
• Drive capacity, ramp planning, and supply continuity with cross‑functional teams.
• Own ECO/ECR and deviation workflows, ensuring quality and schedule accountability.
• Escalate with partners and manage design changes within program gates and schedules.
• Coordinate with Design Engineering, Quality, Service, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Program management

Electronics hardware

Supplier management

Cross-functional leadership

Process development

Job description

Rivian VW Group Technologies seeks a Senior Manager to lead ECU sustaining engineering and operations as ECUs scale across brand partners. You will leverage in‑house expertise and outsourced services to deliver sustained performance, quality and continuous improvement across Zonal, Battery, Infotainment and Connectivity ECUs.

The role requires deep experience in ECU design, process development, coalition-building and initiative leadership in a complex, multi‑team, multi‑supplier environment.