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

As the Product Planning team member, you will work closely with both the joint venture and the various brands to ensure there is clarity of requirement, statement of work, and user stories for all the various vehicle programs that the joint venture will support.. You will play a critical role in ensuring completion of requirements maturity milestones and keeping the scope of the JV focused on high impact initiatives, providing leadership for all teams. This role is flex 3 days a week in our Palo Alt or Irvine California office.

Responsibilities

Manage SoW & order book (incl. change management)

Align with lead product lines on SoW content & ensure their feasibility (using tech. consultation of program mgmt.)

Manage overall order book of the JV incl. delivery cadence, scope, etc.

Approve Code/ Climb SoWs in committees

Collect change requests from Code, Climb or within the JV

Assess change requests regarding technical, financial, quality, and timeline impacts vs. current order book

Establish and oversee a change control board to track, document, and decide change requests

Hold master for SoWs and collect input from different stakeholder if SoW is (co-)written by JV, e.g., for serial development SoWs

Align with product line on need for new SoW (incl. type)

Maintain User Story Database

Ensure documentation of user stories as written documents

Maintain user story database by making sure user stories are up-to-date and initiated for new features

Ensure methodology of user stories are consistent, including cross-cutting topics like regulatory & safety requirements

Ensure user stories are complete given the existing feature list and SoWs

Determine Code/ Climb-differentiating user stories as foundation for specific developments & IP

Align with feature Excellence Team and corresponding feature champions on User Stories by ensuring they have the right methodology and that they are complete

Conduct strategic variant mgmt.

Decide and track on variance targets / how many variants should be max. accepted

Align on variants with product lines brands and EG leaders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.

7+ years in product management, planning or strategy within a tech-driven industry.

Proven success in developing and executing impactful product strategies.

Self-driven with a proactive approach to establishing processes and driving initiatives forward.

Strong market analysis, financial acumen, and strategic thinking skills.

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Experience leading strategic initiatives and influencing stakeholders.

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.