Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

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
The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications is responsible for defining and executing a strategic communications and stakeholder engagement framework for RV Tech's key relationships, starting with our parent companies. This role blends strategic partnership and hands-on external communications. You will be a critical part of shaping our narrative, building a foundation of trust and transparency with our partners and the media. The ideal candidate is a proactive and skilled communicator who can navigate a complex environment, establish credibility at all levels, and lead a compelling communications strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partnership and Stakeholder Communications: Define and manage the communications framework for critical external stakeholders, including parent companies, media, partners, and key industry groups. Serve as the communications liaison, actively building trusted relationships across the entire ecosystem.
• Media and External Relations: Develop and execute an external communications strategy, serving as a point of contact for media relations and other external inquiries. You will help shape our public narrative to enhance our reputation.
• Content and Messaging: Draft, edit, and oversee critical communications for both internal and external audiences. Collaborate closely with Senior Leadership, Legal, and Business Operations to unify messaging with company objectives.
• Strategic Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor on best practices for navigating company dynamics, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8-10+ years in communications, stakeholder engagement, or executive communications, preferably in a technology or joint venture environment.
• Influence: Proven ability to build alignment and influence without formal authority across complex organizational structures.
• Trust & Transparency: Demonstrated success in fostering open, authentic communication among senior stakeholders.
• Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field required; advanced degree a plus.
• Mindset: Strategic, proactive, and comfortable working in high-growth, dynamic settings with competing priorities.
• Language: Fluency in German is a plus, but not required.

Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $156,200 - $195,300 (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 and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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.

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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.

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