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
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Management Process Engineer to join our
growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing
robust project management processes, methods and tool across our organization and with our
partner brands. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish best
practices for the project management disciplines like resource, task, schedule, maturity and
risk management ensuring seamless integration and alignment across all vehicle development
stages. This is a mid-level position offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of
electric mobility.
Responsibilities
Process, Methods and Tool Development & Implementation:
- Develop and document comprehensive project management processes, including
disciplines like resource, task, schedule, maturity and risk management.
- Establish standardized methodologies and tools for the project management
disciplines.
- Define and implement workflows for sharing project management artefacts and
collaboration across internal teams and external partners.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with program management, product planning and other stakeholders
to ensure alignment on project management.
- Work with partner brands to facilitate a seamless project management interface
and ensure alignment.
- Create and maintain training documentation for the project management process.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
- Monitor and analyze project management-related metrics to track process
effectiveness.
- Stay up-to-date with industry standards and emerging technologies related to
project management.
- Tool Management:
- Assist in the selection, deployment, and administration of project management
tools.
- Provide user support and training for project management tools.
- Design a light weight project management tool chain using the Atlassian Tool suite
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management as well as process, methods
and tools design, ideally in the automotive and software industry.
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- Strong knowledge of project management methods and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum,
PMBOK).
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Attlassian Jira).
- Understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies.
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving a structured approach to work.
- Team player with strong communication skills and a high degree of self-responsibility.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Experience with automotive or electric vehicle systems is a plus.
- Experience in cross company collaboration is a plus.
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $107,500.00 - $133,100.00. (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.
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
[email protected].
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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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