Sr. Technical Program Manager, NPI

Rivian; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 121,500 - 151,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Rivian, based in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Sr. Technical Program Manager to drive vehicle part implementation into the Service Supply Chain. The role involves collaborating with design engineers to develop Service BOM and navigate go-to-market strategies for new parts.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong technical and program management skills. Rivian offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health insurance, 401(k), and stock options for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Automotive, Tier 1, or OEM.
• Bachelor's in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing service Bills of Material.

Responsibilities

• Develop Service BOM for new vehicles.
• Drive go-to-market strategies for new part introduction.
• Manage master data and ensure supply chain success.

Skills

Program Management

Technical Capabilities

Collaboration

Analytical Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLM

Job description

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

As a Sr. Technical Program Manager, Service Parts NPI you will be responsible to drive new vehicle part implementation into the Service Supply Chain. This position will motivate and challenge you as a technical program manager to execute Service supply chain readiness for Rivian vehicle part changes and new vehicle launch introductions (go‑to‑market strategies). You will need to have solid program management skills, strong technical capabilities, and the right attitude to collaborate with teams across the organization. You will collaborate and maintain operational partnerships with your design engineers to develop the Service BOM for new vehicles and determine part service levels to reduce supply chain complexity and cost for Rivian’s vehicle portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design Engineering to develop the Low Voltage, Electrical, and Harness Service BOM for new vehicles to determine which parts of the vehicle will be serviced and implemented in the global service network.
• Go‑to‑Market new part introduction and program launch responsibilities (service level to service center launch).
• Ownership of End of Life parts analysis process to mitigate obsolescence, ensure supply continuity, mitigate inaccurate forecasting, and align on commercial and warehousing strategy terms.
• Master data ownership and structure/maintenance of the Service BOM for your specific vehicle system (Low Voltage, Electrical, and Harness) with a high level of accuracy to ensure supply chain success.
• Technical expertise and analysis of design changes in part designs to determine supersession and compatibility relationships for your parts.
• Support exception management reporting, part serviceability escalations, and proactive monitoring of new part introductions to ensure supply continuity for your parts.
• Collaborate with purchasing, demand planning, supply chain, global distribution centers, engineering, and other partners to understand demand forecast drivers that will impact supply continuity.
• Drive first principles approach in cross‑functional decision making to move sourcing, service levels, and forecasting forward to enable supply continuity across the service network.
• Develop best in class service operations leveraging Rivian’s platform and new technologies.
• Seek out new innovations and present new strategies to continuously improve all areas of your work and the organization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Automotive, Tier 1, OEM, or technical field (vehicle repair a plus).
• Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) with emphasis in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• CAD/Catia/Enovia/PLM experience.
• Experience analyzing design changes (vehicle repair / aftermarket a plus).
• Experience managing complex Bills of Material (Service BOM a plus).
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP with focused experience on product lifecycle management, bills of material, supply chain operations, and procure-to-pay processes (SAP experience a plus).
• Excellent project management.
• Strong collaborator, with willingness to drive change.
• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving capabilities to allow decision‑making or presenting recommendations to the business.
• Broad experience defining, launching, and driving strategic process redesign initiatives to improve internal and external processes and operations, working closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders in a technology environment.
• Process design experience, with proven ability to understand, document, and transform complex processes.
• Ability to sit or stand for 8‑12 hours per day.
• Required to communicate using telephone and/or email.
• Ability to view, read, and interpret documents.
• Ability to perform all duties in an office environment that may contain ambient noise and temperature fluctuations.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $121,500 to $151,900 for Irvine, CA 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.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].