Lead, Business Operations - Rivian and VW Group Technology

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:

This role will be a key member of the Business Operations team reporting to the Sr. Manager, Strategic Initiatives. The Business Operations team has the once in a career opportunity to scale RV Tech from a brand-new organization to a robust and fully functioning company by leading in the following missions:

• Enable Seamless Org Operations: Own end-to-end new process definition; Identify gaps in existing processes before they break, define solutions, and stand up new processes
• Handle Unexpected Roadblocks: Serve as RV Tech’s primary team to resolve ambiguous and complex challenges that are out of the normal organizational operations
• Manage RV Tech Governing Board & Parent Relations: Drive engagement with the RV Tech Governing board, Rivian, and Volkswagen Group
• Provide Strategic Analysis: Provide the organization with analytical/quantitative capabilities to inform leadership decision-making on operational processes
   

This role will drive these goals alongside cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities:

●      Identify gaps in existing organizational processes and collaborate cross-functionally with counterparts from Finance, People, IT, Legal, Program Management, and Technical organizations to stand up processes

●      Define standard operating procedures that will govern RV Tech financial, people, IT, legal, and cybersecurity approvals and workflows

●      Support in definition, implementation, and tracking of KPI’s to measure organizational effectiveness

●      Collaborate with Rivian and Volkswagen Group counterparts to coordinate transitionary services

●      Support in standing up interfaces and communications between Rivian and Volkswagen Group program management and technical organizations

●      Project manage implementation and execution of priority projects

●      Perform quantitative and qualitative strategy analysis to inform recommendations to leadership

Qualifications:

●      Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related quantitative major. MBA preferred but not required

●      6+ years of proven experience in a top tier consulting, business operations, or strategy role

●      Experience in Automotive, Electrical Hardware, Software Development industries is a plus

●      Fluency in German is a plus, but not required

●      Proven relationship building and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders

●      Concise verbal and written communication; ability to synthesize information into key points

●      Strong analytical and problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex business problems into manageable components

●      Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills

●      Ability to stand or sit for 8-10 hours per day

●      Required to communicate using telephone and/or e-mail

●      Ability to perform all duties in an office environment that may contain ambient noise and temperature fluctuation

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $167,400.00 - $209,300.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

 

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $154,000.00 - $192,500.00 (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.

Company Statements:

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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

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. 

 

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

 

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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.