Sr. Associate, Business Operations - #1405704

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

Become a pivotal member of the Business Operations team, contributing directly to the strategic and operational success of RV Tech as we scale. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of high-impact activities:

• Project Execution & Collaboration: You will drive key workstreams within cross-functional strategic projects with high levels of visibility, ensuring effective collaboration and progress across different teams.
• Process Design & Operationalization: You will contribute to the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of essential business processes that will underpin RV Tech's efficiency.
• Organizational Effectiveness: You will support effectiveness of the C-Suite by facilitating communication, priority tracking and execution, and ensuring alignment across relevant stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Insights & Analysis: You will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to inform strategic decision-making and provide quantitative insights to leadership.
  
  

This role offers a dynamic and engaging environment where you can develop a broad skillset and make significant contributions to a rapidly growing company.

Responsibilities

• Manage specific workstreams and drive progress within cross-functional strategic projects, ensuring clear communication and accountability among stakeholders.
• Contribute to the design, documentation, and implementation of new operational processes and identify opportunities to optimize existing workflows.
• Support the execution and ongoing operation of established business processes across various departments.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials to support strategic initiatives and leadership communication.
• Conduct research and analysis to support process improvement and design initiatives, including current-state assessments, benchmarking, and best practices identification."
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, People, IT, Legal, etc.) to support the execution of key initiatives and resolve operational challenges.
• Contribute to the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the development of insights to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Support the coordination of activities and information flow between RV Tech, Rivian, and Volkswagen Group on strategic projects.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 3-4 years of experience in a consulting, business operations, strategy, or analytical role.
• Experience in the Automotive, Electrical Hardware, or Software Development industries is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and drive results in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present data and insights clearly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to perform standard office duties
  
  

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $132,100.00 - $165,100.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $121,000.00 - $151,500.00 (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 employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of

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 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 [email protected].

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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.

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