Job Description

About Us:

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.

Role Summary:

As the Program Manager, Planning and Analytics, you will be responsible for leading complex strategic programs for Rivian’s Business Operations team. You will work closely with members of the Business Operations team to optimize tools and processes across Demand Planning, Forecasting, Sales & Marketing Analytics, Performance Management, and Product Feedback & Market Insights. You will work cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance and supply chain teams to ensure close coordination on requirements for tools and processes and to improve operational efficiency across the organization. In this role you will also define and implement key solutions in the technology roadmap for Business Operations, working as a liaison to our Digital team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Program Manager with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience managing large-scale initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional programs across Business Operations, monitoring projects and initiatives using program management tools (such as Confluence, Smartsheet, and SharePoint) to communicate a project’s vision, priorities, and timelines
• Establish program timelines, set goals, and continuously monitor how programs are progressing
• Proactively engage with internal and external partners to bridge gaps to the established roadmap and ensure deadlines are met
• Collect cross-functional requirements for digital solutions and define the technology roadmap for solutions cross Business Operations
• Implement the technology roadmap for digital solutions, including implementing an Advanced Planning System for Demand Planning (e.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, or similar)
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within planning and analytics workflows, implementing best practices for data management, reporting, and forecasting
• Analyze and report on accuracy of forecasts and other analytics performed by the Business Operations team; propose process and tool improvements to increase reliability of forecasts and analytics
• Collaborate with Business Operations leadership to define the team strategy and success metrics
• Communicate planning and analytics process and technology changes to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency across the organization
• Provide guidance and mentorship to analytics and project management teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

Experience:

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  5+ years of experience in project management
• Proven experience managing cross-functional programs or initiatives related to demand forecasting, inventory planning, and/or commercial analytics

Skills:

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  Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent project management skills, with experience leading complex programs
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and manage competing priorities
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
• Proficiency in defining and implementing technology roadmaps – preferably with experience implementing Advanced Planning Systems for Demand Planning (e.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, or similar)

Other:

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $125,000-$140,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for New York Based Applicants: $135,000-$150,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian 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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Company Statements:

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.

Rivian 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.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian 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 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 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 affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, 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 note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, Outdoor, Shift work,

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