Staff Technical Program Manager - OTA & Vehicle Software

Rivian VW Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Global benefits

Job summary

Rivian VW Group Technologies seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead OTA-related initiatives. You will coordinate with OTA leaders, drive agile ceremonies, and ensure alignment across internal and external stakeholders to deliver complex automotive software projects.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record of delivering across distributed teams in a fast-paced environment. Location includes Palo Alto and other sites supporting OTA efforts.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of Technical or Engineering Program Management experience.
• Experience with Atlassian-based applications (Jira/Confluence).
• Experience with full SDLC and complex systems in technical or programs capacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strategic thinker.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to execute the team's technical vision.
• Lead grooming, sprint planning, and estimation processes.
• Coordinate program planning and quarterly planning activities.
• Coordinate with OTA leads to align work scope and dependencies.
• Collaborate with external TPMs to plan for changes and budget needs.
• Encourage adherence to development norms and processes.
• Design and maintain agile processes across domains and contexts.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile

Jira/Confluence

Communication

System thinking

Education

BS in Computer Science or Engineering

MS in related technical field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

APIs

Job description

Rivian VW Group Technologies seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead OTA-related initiatives. You will coordinate with OTA leaders, drive agile ceremonies, and ensure alignment across internal and external stakeholders to deliver complex automotive software projects.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record of delivering across distributed teams in a fast-paced environment. Location includes Palo Alto and other sites supporting OTA efforts.