Staff Technical Program Manager - OTA & Vehicle Software

Rivian VW Group

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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