Early Career Talent Program Manager

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 Lead University Recruiting Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling internship, co-op and retention programs that attract top-tier students to RV Tech, giving them insight into what a future career looks like at this innovative and forward thinking company.

This role serves as a central point of contact for early-career talent including hiring managers, mentors, universities and candidates. You will be responsible for managing the logistics and experience of internship cohorts in both the U.S and abroad. The Program Manager will need to have a strong attention to detail as well as the ability to prioritize projects and set benchmarks for program development and implementation.

Success requires exceptional cross-functional collaboration and a strong data-driven mindset. This role partners closely with hiring managers, university recruiters, finance, branding and comms as well as IT and facilities.

This position reports into the Senior Manager of Early Career Talent. This is a Hybrid role in either Palo Alto, or Irvine, California office. You will travel at least once a quarter to other RV Tech office locations including Irvine, Palo Alto, Vancouver BC. As the company expands you may be asked to travel to additional locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management, implementation, and improvement of internship and co-op programs in the U.S., Canada and EMEA with a focus on candidate experience with strong alignment with the talent needs of the business
• Drive clarity and transparency within cross functional partners around timeline, performance standards,, program structure and engagement
• Oversees program budget and resources for year-round programming for multiple timelines and locations
• Implement emerging technologies, methods and best practices in relations to program management
• Manage the early career student ambassador and employee alumni program
• Create and conduct professional development for internship participants including technical talks
• Develop hiring manager and mentor trainings
• Collect and analyze program NPS data both qualitative and quantitative to assess program effectiveness and opportunities for improvement
• Partner with Early Career Talent Senior Manager on intern conversions and communications to senior leaders
• Develop a keep warm strategy including external comms, company updates, and community building pre onboarding to maintain candidate engagement and reduce renege rates
• Develop strategies for early career talent recruiting to stay competitive in the market

Qualifications

• 5+ years of university program management experience
• 2+ years of international program management experience
• Experience building programs from scratch and implementing change within an organization - measuring and reporting on effectiveness of changes
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior management both verbally and in writing
• Strong data reporting and analysis skills
• High proficiency in building training decks and presenting to large audiences
• Experience working in a fast-paced, professional, global business environment
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and able to work independently
• Must be able to prioritize, deliver on deadlines, problem solve, and multi-task
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required

Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $149,700 - $182,500 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine California Based Applicants: $137,800 - $172,200 (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.

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

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 see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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