Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Systems Architecture

About the role

Join the Rivian‑Volkswagen joint venture as a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager responsible for turning the vehicle systems architecture vision into a concrete, cross‑functional program. You will work closely with the Architecture lead to align engineering teams, manage milestones, and ensure delivery of a world‑class, software‑defined vehicle platform.

Key responsibilities

• Translate high‑level architectural strategy into a detailed, integrated program plan.
• Define, prioritize, and maintain the vehicle technical roadmap in partnership with all engineering disciplines.
• Create and manage the master schedule for key vehicle system deliverables, breaking down complex initiatives into clear execution steps.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with Rivian, Volkswagen Group, and other industry partners to align roadmaps and architecture outputs.
• Establish processes and communication channels that provide a single source of truth for program status.
• Identify, track, and mitigate vehicle‑level technical risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs, escalating issues to leadership as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of progressive technical program management experience delivering complex products that integrate hardware, software, and mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to lead real‑time, safety‑critical projects and coordinate large, cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Technical program management of hardware‑software‑mechanical integrations.