Sr. Manager Global Facilities

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.

The Sr. Manager Facilities Strategy & Operations is both the strategic architect and operational backbone of RV Techs Palo Alto HQ and global sites owning long-term real estate strategy and infrastructure while ensuring day-to-day operations are safe functional and exceptional. This is a foundational hire: many of the frameworks vendor relationships tools and processes this role owns either dont exist yet or are being built in real time so were looking for a self-starting leader who brings equal parts vision and execution someone who can define the strategy on Monday and be hands-on solving a facilities problem on Tuesday. Youll partner closely with Engineering Finance IT People executive leadership and counterparts at Rivian and will be a key voice in how RV Tech scales its physical footprint as the company grows. This role is onsite 5 days a week in our Palo Alto Ca office and reports to our Director - Finance Programs & Operations.

• Strategy & Real Estate

  • Own RV Techs multi-year global facilities strategy and real estate transaction lifecycle (site search and selection LOIs lease negotiation/administration lease administration) including build vs. outsource decisions

  • Lead site planning and space strategy as well as facility design/construction and new site openings including an NSO checklist ensuring day-one operational readiness

  • Build BI dashboards/frameworks for real-time visibility into facilities performance spend and capacity; drive continuous improvement via benchmarking

  Operations & EHSS

  • Own day-to-day operations across sites (maintenance janitorial space management safety vendor services and utilities management) and coordinate a network of internal team site contacts and vendors

  • Build operational plans: preventative/reactive maintenance SLAs CMMS ticketing escalation and emergency response

  • Own EHSS: OSHA/environmental compliance incident management physical security (guards SOC access TISAX/ISO 27001) coordinating with Rivian at shared sites

  • Manage the Small Works program for post-occupancy improvements

  Vendor & Budget Management

  • Build and manage global vendor network (janitorial EHS/security catering HVAC electrical landscaping etc.); run competitive bidding with Procurement and work with Rivian to establish our own vendor base

  • Own 5-year CapEx and annual OpEx budgets; financial modeling for site decisions; forecasts/actuals reporting to leadership

  Leadership & Stakeholders

  • Build and lead a small high-performing internal team plus outsourced partners

  • Serve as primary point of contact for facilities needs/escalations; align with Rivian/VW Group counterparts on shared standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years facilities management experience with both strategic program-building and hands-on operational ownership (not just inheriting existing programs)

• Track record managing budgets financial models and vendor negotiations / management

• Proven team leadership hiring and retaining talent

• Deep technical knowledge of building systems (mechanical electrical plumbing fire)

• Comfortable with data/AI tools dashboards KPI frameworks translating data into executive insights

• Strong communication skills for senior/cross-functional audiences

• Experience with CMMS (Fexa Archibus or similar); MS Office/Google Workspace

• Willingness to be on-site travel up to 25% and respond to critical incidents off-hours

Preferred Qualifications

• High-growth tech automotive or EV company experience

• Experience with R&D/engineering-heavy facilities

• Sustainability energy management or workplace experience background

• CFM or FMP certification

• BI tools (Tableau Looker) and/or space platforms (Robin Envoy)

• PM tools: Smartsheet Airtable Confluence; using AI tools

We build the exceptional and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded 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.

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.

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