Job Specifications
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
The Senior Product Manager, Entertainment 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 entertainment features 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.
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.
Business partner management expertise; ability to collaborate and negotiate roadmaps with external partners.
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.
Be highly capable of working with technical teams through periods of rapid growth and scale.
Preferred Qualifications
History of working through ambiguity and launching products in markets that go from 0 to 1 and from 1 to 1.x
Comfort building platforms that integrate across multiple 3rd party providers and ecosystems
Aptitude for working closely with the UX/UI design team to realize innovative and useful designs
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 132,000 USD - 165,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for British Columbia Based Applicants: 97,000 CAD - 121,000 CAD (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.
Equal Opportunity
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