Sr. Technical Program Manager

Roadmap & Milestone/Lifecycle Execution: Own the high-voltage battery pack internal power distribution and control hardware through the development process, managing program gates across all phases—from Architecture & Concept Feasibility to Serial Production and Launch. Track product development phases (POC, EVT, DVT, PVT) and align design, development, procurement, and validation schedules using tools like Vizzlo, Jira or Smartsheet. Define battery checkpoint deliverables in detail and plan resources to achieve milestone targets Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership: Orchestrate alignment between Engineering (Cell, ESS, BMS, T&V, Design), Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Vehicle Integration, and Finance. Coordinate mechanical, thermal, electrical, firmware, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure design requirements are defined, understood, and executed to. Work with the design team to identify key technologies to pursue and present opportunities and risks to leadership. Support overall pack/module layout design in collaboration with cross- functional teams (Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, Service, Cell). Coordinate Design and Release Engineers (DREs) to ensure production release plans are executed; manage cost/weight/part/design data releases into the formal system to prevent late releases. Ensure all engineering documentation is coordinated to milestones, including Requirements, DFMEAs, DVP&R, and Functional Safety. Issue tracking and corrective action implementations using JIRA,Confluence, Enovia and other applicable tools Supply Chain & Vendor Management: Develop and manage relationships with pack component suppliers; establish regular Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to review progress and ensure vendors remain on track. Manage supplier deliverables, tooling maturation, and parts readiness for builds. Ensure component requirements are communicated / flowed down to vendors Ensure part sourcing is executed per Rivian process flow and timelines Manage open issues lists (OIL) with vendors and collaborate with Inventory Control and Launch to ensure part readiness for all build phases. Support supplier industrialization through factory line audits and tracking key manufacturing quality and supply capabilities. Ensure suppliers are coordinating with Rivian development and quality engineers to reach component salability (PPAP) per program milestones Financial & Resource Stewardship Define and track program KPIs: BOM cost, investment, mass/weight, volumetric energy density, and manufacturability targets. Manage engineering budgets, equipment, facility usage, and test resources. Review resource allocation with stakeholders to secure necessary support and ensure the team is properly equipped. Process Governance & Risk Mitigation Lead the change control process to review, approve, and document design changes. Identify risks early (NUDDs) and maintain comprehensive open-issues lists; implement corrective actions (e.g., 8D, 5-Why) and escalate critical paths to leadership. Host daily standup meetings to resolve tactical issues, provide clear agendas, and ensure immediate impact mitigation. Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering field. Experience: 3+ years in battery/EV/energy product development and 3+ years in technical program management. Demonstrated program management experience delivering complex hardware programs from development through mass production. Automotive experience is highly preferred; consumer device experience is acceptable. Technical Skills: Familiarity with high-voltage integration, and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) Proficiency in program management and tracking tools: Jira, Confluence, Jama/Flow, Smartsheet, and MS Project. Advanced expertise in PLM and design software: ENOVIA and 3DEXPERIENCE (CATIA V6). Deep knowledge of quality and engineering frameworks: DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP/PPAP, ISO 26262 (Functional Saf…

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