Director of Technical Program Management

About the role

The Director of Technical Program Management will lead cross‑functional teams to deliver complex automotive software programs on time and within budget. Based in Palo Alto, you will act as the primary liaison between Rivian‑Volkswagen Group Technologies (RVT) and Volkswagen Group leadership, ensuring seamless integration and execution of program objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Own program execution strategy, product development plan, and change‑request governance across RVT and VWG.
• Align technical targets, timing, and execution plans with VWG leadership.
• Manage cross‑functional technical and program alignment, facilitating stakeholder interactions and touchpoints.
• Drive technical trade‑off decisions, risk assessments, and re‑prioritizations.
• Steer development maturity by partnering with technical organizations and ensuring delivery milestones.
• Prioritize development content, resources, and feasibility while resolving conflicts and escalations.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading large‑scale technical programs in the automotive or software‑defined vehicle space.
• Strong ability to communicate with senior leadership and engineering teams across multiple organizations.
• Demonstrated skill in risk, timeline, and resource management.
• Track record of removing roadblocks and maintaining clear program direction.

Required skills

• Cloud computing
• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity