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Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
We operate development centers in Plymouth, Michigan; Southern California (Irvine, Carson & LA); Silicon Valley (San Jose and Palo Alto); Vancouver, British Columbia; and Surrey, England; as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.
Role Summary
The Senior PLM Program Manager is responsible for driving the PLM programs to a successful completion by performing the all or some of the following functions on behalf of Rivian.
He/ She will be responsible for full life- cycle of PLM (Product Life Cycle) program and associated Engineering Apps from initiation to completion. Apply IT program management methodology and appropriate project management, organizational change management framework for all sub-projects. Successfully initiate, plan, execute and close all program deliverables as committed.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing the Strategy, overall planning, execution and delivery of program including:
- Defining the program charter, roles, tasks, milestones, budgets and measures of success
- Developing estimates and plans to manage the end-to end program execution
- Ensuring business requirements are captured accurately and completely
- Acting as the link between the assigned program resources and key stakeholders.
- Ensuring program closure including completion of lessons learned and required documentation.
- Use disciplined project management methodology to define scope, develop program plan, and execute sub-projects that adhere to guidelines and deliver within cost and schedule.
Responsible for tracking program status and managing program issues and risks including:
- Monitoring programs on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress/quality, managing issue resolution
- Managing the process to assess gaps and develop action plans to address these gaps
- Monitoring financial delivery and issue management processes, and escalating issues
- Promoting and monitoring compliance activities with audit and information policies
- Develop robust program risk management plans to ensure timely delivery, testing and commissioning of all projects with no impact to business continuity
Responsible for performing Organizational change management and leading effective program teams including:
- Using problem-solving/critical thinking skills, and independent thinking to overcome challenges.
- Communication to program team members, key stakeholders and Executive sponsors
- Assess and lead organization through appropriate change management practices
- Serve as primary contact to senior department managers for critical change initiatives within a highly matrix environment.
Qualifications
- Needs to have prior program management experience, preferably in PLM, Digital Transformation, and IT Product development space.
- 7+ years of experience in managing complex enterprise level program
- 7+ years of experience implementing PLM solutions in the automotive industry or relevant experience in complex manufacturing processes
- 3+ years of experience implementing Dassault 3D Experience or other PLM products
- PMI PMP certification desired.
- Program management skills. Knowledge of project management vocabulary and terminology. Training and understanding of project domain.
- Understanding of change management practices and experience in utilizing one of the frameworks.
- Strong communication, negotiation, analytic, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work collaboratively.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Cultural adaptability. Virtual and remote team management ability. Independent and innovative spirit. Flexible and responsiveness to input.
- Based on previous experience utilize best practices, strategies and methods for the proper implementation of Rivian’s PLM solution
- Bachelor's degree required; Advance degree in Engineering or related field.
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.
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