Rivian and VW Group Technology

Staff Product Manager

Full Time • Irvine, CA, United States of America

154,000 - 192,500 (Yearly) Added 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Summary

LOCATION

Not specified

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business, 6+ years of product management experience, strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, and experience in the automotive industry with a technical background in software development or architecture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop product vision and strategy, collaborate cross-functionally, conduct market analysis, manage product development timelines, engage stakeholders, analyze product performance, and stay updated on automotive regulations.

INDUSTRY

Automotive Technology

SHORT DESCRIPTION

As the Staff Product Manager for Vehicle Applications Software, you'll lead a team to deliver customer-centric features and innovative solutions for electric vehicles, requiring empathetic leadership and exceptional communication skills.

About Us:

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary:

As the Staff Product Manager for Vehicle Applications Software, you will serve a crucial role within the Vehicle Software team in identifying and championing customer-centric features and experiences within the suite of Vehicle Applications. You will guide a team of cross-functional experts to deliver innovative solutions that impact all facets of the vehicle ecosystem. Success in this position requires empathetic leadership and exceptional communication skills to influence and engage teams throughout the organization—from engineering and senior leadership to business strategy and marketing communications.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop and communicate clear product vision and execute the strategy aligning with business goals.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with engineering, strategy, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure product success.
Market Analysis and Research: Conduct market research and benchmarking to discern customer needs and market trends.
Project Management: Oversee product development timelines, ensuring milestones are met. Identify and mitigate risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Stakeholder Management: Engage with engineering, business and brand design stakeholders, to define and prioritize product features, functions and requirements.
Performance Metrics: Design, build, monitor and analyze product performance against success metrics, using data to drive improvement
Regulatory Awareness: Stay updated on automotive regulations and compliance requirements that affect product development and launch.

Qualifications:

Education: Typically requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Computer
Science, or Business.
Experience: 6+ years of experience in product management or equivalent, with a proven track
record of managing customer-centric products from concept to market.
Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Proficiency in product/project
management tools and agile methodologies.
Industry Experience: Experience in the automotive industry and connected vehicle telemetry.
Technical Background: Hands-on software development, architecture, or business analysis
experience.

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $154,000-$192,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Company Statements:

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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