Staff New Product Operation Manager

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Collaborate with Hardware and Software Engineering, Product Launch Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Test Automation to create integrated contract manufacturer operations schedules .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesLead💰 $167,400 - $230,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in New Product Introduction, Supply Chain Management, and Manufacturing Operations, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and risk management. Proficient in data-driven decision-making and effective communication across technical and non-technical domains.

Highest-signal resume keywords

New Product IntroductionSupply Chain ManagementManufacturing OperationsPCBA CM Operational ManagementData-Driven Decision-Making

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Operations EngineeringRisk AnalysisProcess ImprovementChange ManagementProgram Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationRelationship-BuildingProblem SolvingAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian ApplicationsJiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

ECU DevelopmentContract Manufacturer OperationsProgram DashboardsOperational RequirementsCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Hardware and Software Engineering, Product Launch Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Test Automation to create integrated contract manufacturer operations schedules
Coordinate with hardware, software, and vehicle-level program managers to integrate operations readiness milestones and dependencies into ECU and vehicle program schedules
Highlight technical and timeline risks across ECU and vehicle programs
Lead development builds and ramp readiness activities, ensuring security, materials, process/SOP, equipment, staffing, and training are in place at contract manufacturer sites
Drive operations entry and exit criteria assessments at ECU development stage gates: Proto, EVT, DVT, and PVT
Ensure cross-functional engineering inputs satisfy operational requirements
Champion process improvement across internal and external processes, communication, metrics, documentation, CM operations, management, and quality
Lead cross-functional issue resolution to mitigate risks and remove contract manufacturer readiness roadblocks
Analyze and communicate risks and program status to engineering and program leadership, highlighting key issues and presenting resolution options to the cross-functional executive team
Lead post-ramp change management for design, quality, and process issue resolution with Quality and Design Engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in New Product Introduction, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, or Operations Engineering
BS or MS degree in Engineering
Direct PCBA CM operational management experience
Strong communication skills in technical and nontechnical domains
Outstanding collaboration and relationship-building capabilities within and across organizations
Data-driven, proactive, and tenacious; energized by ambiguity and passionate about cross-functional problem solving
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities; comfortable working directly with measurement and test data, capability metrics, and program dashboards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to escalate clearly and factually to executive audiences and translate technical detail for non-engineering stakeholders
Experience with Atlassian-based applications, including Jira and Confluence
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to contract manufacturer, supplier, and vehicle program locations as needed
Eager to explore AI-driven solutions across communication, reporting, visualizations and analysis
Current authorization to work in the United States is addressed in the application requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program; annual bonus target of 15%
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs
Travel opportunities to contract manufacturer, supplier, and vehicle program locations
AI Notetaker interview recording/transcription, with the option to opt out without impact on candidacy