Program Manager for Electric Vehicle Charging Network

4 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Rivian Full time
About Rivian

Rivian is a pioneering company that aims to keep the world adventurous forever. This mission extends to its emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles and the team it seeks to attract.

Rivian challenges conventional thinking, reframing old problems and seeking new solutions. The company's diverse backgrounds are united by a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

The Program Manager will play a crucial role in building and managing a cross-functional DC charging network. This involves considering customer experience, business needs, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a natural collaborator and leader who can build relationships across teams at all levels of the organization.

They must have a proven ability to adapt to rapidly evolving business needs and deliver operational results in a complex environment.

The Program Manager will develop and implement processes from scratch, have a deliberate and consistent approach to their work, and enjoy gleaning and communicating insights to continually improve program processes.

Responsibilities
  • Support Rivian charging programs by identifying, structuring, communicating, and working cross-functionally to execute program efficiencies.
  • Use operational experience and data to close feedback loops between Rivian teams to manage milestones on network strategy, site deployment, product introductions, and ongoing operations.
  • Support the team's operating rhythm by hosting standing meetings across working teams and leadership levels while managing accountability for follow-up actions.
  • Growth mindset to expand program and team to deliver at scale.
  • Ability to consider the voice of the customer(s) in program development and execution.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of Program Management experience supporting business strategy, operations, and customer success.
  • Electric vehicle, charging, or energy industry experience is preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while balancing multiple priorities.
  • High-level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex.
  • Proven problem-solving skills with an emphasis on cross-functional program management.
  • Ability to utilize cross-functional project management and analysis tools to manage teams and projects efficiently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complexity and ambiguity into manageable progress.
  • Required to communicate via Slack, email, and phone.
Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for California-Based Candidates: $107,000 - $133,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian 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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Company Statements

Equal Opportunity: Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.

Candidate Data Privacy: Rivian 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 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.

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