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The well-qualified candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery execution of electrical power conversion (EPC) Electrical Hardware for charging and vehicle products. This role requires a high level of initiative, independent judgment, and indirect leadership capability.
You will be responsible for driving the design, development, release, and validation for different Rivian Electric Power Conversion Electrical Hardware projects. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure visibility across teams.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Project Leadership: Drive the end-to-end design, development, release, and validation of Rivian Electric Power Conversion Electrical Hardware projects, demonstrating strong independent judgment and indirect leadership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between the electrical hardware team and cross-functional partners to align on overall program deliverables, providing clear status updates and proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Detailed Timeline Management: Collaborate with the electrical hardware team to establish comprehensive high-level timelines and milestones, meticulously tracking critical release dates, Material Requirement Dates (MRDs), validation plans, and industrialization support.
- In-House Development Oversight: Spearhead the development of in-house PCBA designs and assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards.
- Supply Chain and BOM Management: Take ownership of BOM release and component sourcing in collaboration with the supply chain team. Proactively track long-lead parts and tool order needs, coordinating closely with the supply chain team on due dates and status throughout the development lifecycle.
- Production Lifecycle Management: Lead engineering releases, manage prototype builds, and oversee production start-up, ensuring prompt resolution of any build issues.
- Contract Manufacturing Coordination: Facilitate seamless coordination with Contract Manufacturing Suppliers and the supply chain to guarantee timely delivery of components and assemblies.
- Validation Activity Oversight: Coordinate, track, and report on Design Validation (DV) and Process Validation (PV) activities to ensure product robustness and manufacturing readiness.
- Effective Communication: Maintain prompt, clear, and actionable communication with the Product Delivery team to facilitate successful execution and achieve program objectives.
- Budget Management: Plan and meticulously track budgets for EPC electrical hardware, testing, and validation activities.
- Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement: Implement robust issue tracking and corrective action processes, utilizing tools such as JIRA, to drive continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Interfacing: Interface effectively with diverse cross-functional teams, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain, providing cohesive leadership and bridging gaps as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with charging products, electric power conversion, and electrical hardware design.
- Management of ECUs, including PCBAs for multiple projects.
- Understanding of the PCBA design and manufacturing processes.
- Experience coordinating with contract manufacturers.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/technology field or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of automotive program management experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Electrical Engineering background.
REQUIRED SKILLSETS
- Understanding of automotive engineering release processes.
- Proficiency in program management processes and vehicle development timeline tools (e.g., Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, Vizzlo).
- Experience in creating and implementing new program management processes.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
INTRODUCTION
The well-qualified candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery execution of electrical power conversion (EPC) Electrical Hardware for charging and vehicle products. This role requires a high level of initiative, independent judgment, and indirect leadership capability.
You will be responsible for driving the design, development, release, and validation for different Rivian Electric Power Conversion Electrical Hardware projects. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure visibility across teams.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Project Leadership: Drive the end-to-end design, development, release, and validation of Rivian Electric Power Conversion Electrical Hardware projects, demonstrating strong independent judgment and indirect leadership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between the electrical hardware team and cross-functional partners to align on overall program deliverables, providing clear status updates and proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Detailed Timeline Management: Collaborate with the electrical hardware team to establish comprehensive high-level timelines and milestones, meticulously tracking critical release dates, Material Requirement Dates (MRDs), validation plans, and industrialization support.
- In-House Development Oversight: Spearhead the development of in-house PCBA designs and assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards.
- Supply Chain and BOM Management: Take ownership of BOM release and component sourcing in collaboration with the supply chain team. Proactively track long-lead parts and tool order needs, coordinating closely with the supply chain team on due dates and status throughout the development lifecycle.
- Production Lifecycle Management: Lead engineering releases, manage prototype builds, and oversee production start-up, ensuring prompt resolution of any build issues.
- Contract Manufacturing Coordination: Facilitate seamless coordination with Contract Manufacturing Suppliers and the supply chain to guarantee timely delivery of components and assemblies.
- Validation Activity Oversight: Coordinate, track, and report on Design Validation (DV) and Process Validation (PV) activities to ensure product robustness and manufacturing readiness.
- Effective Communication: Maintain prompt, clear, and actionable communication with the Product Delivery team to facilitate successful execution and achieve program objectives.
- Budget Management: Plan and meticulously track budgets for EPC electrical hardware, testing, and validation activities.
- Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement: Implement robust issue tracking and corrective action processes, utilizing tools such as JIRA, to drive continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Interfacing: Interface effectively with diverse cross-functional teams, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain, providing cohesive leadership and bridging gaps as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with charging products, electric power conversion, and electrical hardware design.
- Management of ECUs, including PCBAs for multiple projects.
- Understanding of the PCBA design and manufacturing processes.
- Experience coordinating with contract manufacturers.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/technology field or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of automotive program management experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Electrical Engineering background.
REQUIRED SKILLSETS
- Understanding of automotive engineering release processes.
- Proficiency in program management processes and vehicle development timeline tools (e.g., Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, Vizzlo).
- Experience in creating and implementing new program management processes.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Program Manager
Target employers with active PERM history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have filed for Project Program Manager or equivalent titles. Firms with repeat filings have internal processes in place, which shortens your sponsorship timeline considerably.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage for your metro area under SOC code 11-3021. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage level, which affects both your offer negotiation and the DOL audit risk.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search for Project Program Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented green card filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a PERM application in this occupation.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your employer early
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive management experience, ask whether the employer will support EB-2 classification. EB-2 typically moves faster for most countries outside India and China.
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Find Project Program Manager JobsProject Program Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Program Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Project Program Manager roles can qualify under both EB-2 and EB-3, depending on how the employer defines the position. EB-2 applies when the job requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive, specialized experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. The employer's PERM job description determines which category fits, and that language must match what you actually do.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with an annual cap and lottery, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign and obtain DOL certification before filing an I-140 with USCIS. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning the total green card timeline can be shorter than multiple H-1B renewal cycles.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a Project Program Manager?
DOL analyst review for PERM applications is currently running several months to over a year, depending on whether the application is audited. After PERM certification, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS, which adds several more months under standard processing. If your priority date is current and you're adjusting status inside the U.S., you can file the I-485 concurrently with the I-140, which can shorten the overall timeline.
What should I look for when identifying employers who will sponsor a green card for this role?
Focus on employers who have filed PERM applications for Project Program Manager or closely related management titles in the past. Large technology companies, federal contractors, engineering firms, and consulting organizations file the most green card petitions in this occupation. You can search for these employers by occupation on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with documented green card sponsorship history so you're targeting roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Can I use O*NET data to strengthen my PERM job description?
O*NET lists the standard duties, skills, and education requirements for Project Program Manager roles under SOC code 11-3021. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically use this profile as a benchmark when drafting the PERM job description. Reviewing O*NET before your offer stage helps you confirm that your actual duties align with the documented requirements, which reduces the risk of a DOL audit challenging the legitimacy of the job description.
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