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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Management leader - **Company:** Rivian - **Location:** Palo Alto, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Layers, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Mobile Application Software, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-technical-program-manager-rivian-and-volkswagen-group--10575386 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Management leader to drive work across the Connected Applications domains of Mapping, Vehicle Access, Mobile Application, Fleet Services, with work spanning Cloud, Mobile, and Vehicle FW. The ideal candidate will have a full-stack software and/or product development experience, leaning into deep technical knowledge while successfully communicating and influencing leaders, developers, and partners to land business-critical deliverables., * BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field * Experience in SW development with HW dependencies * Expert in SW development methodologies and tools, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment Bonus Skills * Product development experience in computer engineering and/or electronics * Experience producing a versioned SDK or API for broad consumption * Cloud and/or Application layer development experience * Direct experience in software defined vehicles HW/SW development ## Description * Plan, create and maintain technical schedules, priorities, and execution plans for multiple software product development programs crossing organizational boundaries * Drive broad/deep cross-functional software programs internally and across partners * Collaborate with and influence engineering, product and technical partners, including leadership and development teams, to achieve business and technical goals * Expertly manage stakeholder expectations, actively identifying, communicating, and mitigating dependencies and risks * Ensure technical designs are properly evaluated for feasibility, scalability, and quality * Provide strong leadership to unblock obstacles and rigorously prioritize, 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. 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