Senior Product Manager, Connected Car (Palo Alto) Job at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

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.

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

Rivian Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Product Manager to join our growing team. This role will be crucial in shaping the future of in-vehicle infotainment systems and driving innovation for our customers.The Senior Product Manager, Infotainment will be responsible for defining and executing the product roadmap for our next-generation infotainment features. This role requires strong technical skills, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of user experience.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning : Develop and communicate clear product vision and execute the strategy aligning with business goals.
  • Cross-functional collaboration : Work closely with engineering, strategy, marketing, sales, and other teams to ensure product success.
  • Opportunity Identification : Identify and evaluate new feature opportunities by engaging with prospective technology partners, driving innovation and bringing cutting-edge functionalities to the automotive infotainment system.
  • Product Ownership : Lead end-to-end feature development from concept to launch, strategically coordinating organizational resources to meet product and business goals.
  • Stakeholder Management : Engage with engineering, business, design, and JV brand stakeholders, to define and prioritize product features, functions and requirements.
  • Performance Metrics : In collaboration with engineering, design, monitor and analyze product performance against success metrics, using data to drive improvement.
  • Regulatory Awareness : Stay updated on automotive and connectivity related regulations and compliance requirements that affect product development and launch.
  • Market and Customer Research : Conduct thorough market analysis and customer research to identify trends, needs, and pain points, translating findings into actionable insights for product development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Computer Science, or Business. MBA or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on infotainment or automotive technology.
  • Strong understanding of infotainment systems architecture and connectivity technologies.
  • A customer-first mindset with a strong drive to enhance experiences through consumer research, user feedback, and industry analysis.
  • Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex products.
  • Articulate product vision and influence leaders / partners to achieve it; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience navigating ambiguity and successfully launching products in nascent markets (0 to 1) and scaling existing ones (1 to 1.x).
  • Experience with localizing automotive infotainment systems is a big plus
  • Comfortable developing platforms with integrations across various third-party providers and ecosystems.
  • Experience with developing and integrating gaming solutions, especially in the automotive and wireless accessory contexts.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range / Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants : 132,100 USD - 165,100 USD (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 and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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 see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Product Management and Marketing

Software Development

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