Staff TPM - Upfit Strategy & Commercial Van Programs

Rivian; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for the Upfit Team in Irvine, CA. You will drive strategic upfit initiatives, shape future product roadmaps, and orchestrate cross-functional programs across Product Development, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

You will lead change management for continuous improvement designs in Rivian's commercial van programs, leveraging data analytics and AI tools to enable fact-based decisions.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in technical program management in automotive/related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations or finance.
• Commercial fleets or B2B enterprise project experience preferred.
• Proficient with Jira and Databricks; AI tools helpful; CAD/PLM knowledge desired.
• Strategic problem-solving and autonomous work style required.
• Knowledge of upfitting and aftermarket product development a plus.
• Onsite at Rivian facility in Irvine, CA with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic upfit initiatives and roadmap planning across programs.
• Own change management for continuous improvement designs in vans.
• Develop analytics reporting, track KPIs, and enable data-driven decisions.
• Execute agile methods in a fast-paced, shifting environment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Demand Planning, Logistics and Finance.
• Oversee integration with Authorized and Preferred Upfit partners.
• Present status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical TPM

Automotive

Data Analytics

Cross-functional

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Databricks

CAD/Catia/Enovia/PLM

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for the Upfit Team in Irvine, CA. You will drive strategic upfit initiatives, shape future product roadmaps, and orchestrate cross-functional programs across Product Development, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

You will lead change management for continuous improvement designs in Rivian's commercial van programs, leveraging data analytics and AI tools to enable fact-based decisions.