Sr. Manager IT Enterprise Strategy & Operations
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Job Summary
About Us
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions were 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 well map a new way forward. Working together well create a future thats more connected more intelligent more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary
Enterprise IT at RV Tech is building the technology foundation for one of the worlds most ambitious automotive software companies. We are looking for a strategic leader who partners directly with the Director of Enterprise IT to drive organizational execution shape strategic priorities and ensure our most critical initiatives deliver meaningful business outcomes. This is not a traditional program management role. You will operate as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to IT leadership helping define how Enterprise IT scales as we transition from a startup environment into a world-class technology organization. Youll help turn strategy into execution while ensuring our teams stay aligned focused and moving quickly.
Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership
Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the Director of Enterprise IT.
Help define and evolve the Enterprise IT operating model.
Translate executive priorities into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
Prepare executive briefings board-level updates quarterly business reviews and organizational communications.
Provide independent recommendations on priorities trade-offs and organizational decisions.
Enterprise Programs
Own the execution and governance of Enterprise ITs highest-priority initiatives including:
Infrastructure modernization
Identity & Access Management
Enterprise Applications
Employee Experience
Cybersecurity & Compliance
AI Enablement
IT Service Management
Enterprise Productivity
Drive execution while ensuring teams remain aligned across engineering finance HR legal procurement facilities and executive leadership.
Organizational Excellence
Build lightweight operating mechanisms that increase organizational effectiveness.
Establish governance models that improve execution without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Develop executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
Improve planning prioritization and decision-making across the IT organization.
Identify organizational bottlenecks and recommend scalable improvements.
Executive Communications
Prepare leadership presentations and strategic narratives.
Drive OKR planning and quarterly business reviews.
Lead staff meeting preparation and executive follow-ups.
Ensure leadership has clear visibility into priorities risks dependencies and decisions.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner closely with leaders across:
Engineering
Product
Finance
HR
Procurement
Legal
Security
Workplace
Executive Leadership
Act as the connective tissue between teams to remove friction and accelerate execution.
Qualifications
Required
10 years leading complex technology programs.
Experience partnering directly with VP or C-level executives.
Strong understanding of Enterprise IT infrastructure cybersecurity cloud SaaS enterprise applications and software development organizations.
Experience leading organizational transformation.
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to influence without authority.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities.
Preferred
Chief of Staff experience.
Management consulting background.
Experience in high-growth technology companies.
Automotive or mobility industry experience.
MBA or equivalent business experience.
Total Rewards
Full-time positions include base salary eligibility for an annual performance bonus and eligibility for equity.
In addition to base salary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees check out our Global Benefits Site.
External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site ( If you are a current employee please apply through our internal job board.
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.
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About Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter.