Staff Technical Program Manager

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Plan, create, and maintain technical schedules, priorities, and execution plans for multiple software product development programs across organizational boundaries .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesLead💰 $167,400 - $230,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing cross-functional software development programs, ensuring alignment between technical designs and business goals while effectively mitigating risks and dependencies. Proficient in software development methodologies, particularly Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment.

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Software Development MethodologiesContinuous IntegrationContinuous Delivery/DeploymentStakeholder ManagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentTechnical SchedulingRisk MitigationDependency ManagementFeasibility Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingCommunicationProblem-SolvingPrioritization

Industry Keywords

Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringU.S. Work Authorization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, create, and maintain technical schedules, priorities, and execution plans for multiple software product development programs across organizational boundaries
Drive broad and 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
Manage stakeholder expectations and identify, communicate, and mitigate dependencies and risks
Ensure technical designs are evaluated for feasibility, scalability, and quality
Provide leadership to unblock obstacles and rigorously prioritize

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Experience in software development with hardware dependencies
Expertise in software development methodologies and tools, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment
U.S. work authorization required by the application form

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual company performance bonus program; target annual bonus of 15%
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs