Sr. IT Project/Program Manager

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary The Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Commercial infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role coordinates cross‑functional teams and external vendors to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure services (e.g., network, data center, low‑voltage cabling, workplace IT, and facility technology) that support business operations and growth. Responsibilities Project planning & execution Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables. Build and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies. Stakeholder management Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders (IT, Audio/Visual, Facilities, Workplace, Security, Finance, external partners). Run regular status meetings, publish progress reports, and escalate blockers as needed. Align stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and trade‑offs. Infrastructure delivery Coordinate design and deployment of infrastructure solutions such as network, Wi‑Fi, cabling, telecom, server/compute, storage, and related facility technology. Work closely with architects and engineers to translate requirements into executable project plans. Ensure compliance with internal standards, security requirements, and relevant codes/regulations. Construction / site rollout support Partner with Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, and Workplace teams to deliver IT and low‑voltage scope for new sites, remodels, and expansions. Manage site readiness, cutover planning, and go‑live activities, including testing and handoff to operations. Vendor & contract management Manage RFPs, SOWs, and vendor onboarding for infrastructure services. Coordinate vendor schedules, deliverables, and quality of work. Track invoices against budget and support forecasting. Governance & documentation Ensure all project artifacts are maintained (requirements, designs, test plans, change records, as‑built documentation) within Jira. Adhere to and help improve PMO processes, standards, and tools. Conduct post‑implementation reviews and capture lessons learned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent practical experience. 3–7+ years of experience managing infrastructure for site expansions or openings or IT projects (e.g., network, data center, workplace IT, cabling, or similar). Proven experience delivering projects using formal project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid). Strong proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar). Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing third‑party vendors and contractors. Preferred Qualifications PMP, Prince2, or Agile/Scrum certification. Experience with enterprise network and infrastructure technologies (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, servers, storage, cloud, telecom). Experience delivering IT scope in construction, industrial, manufacturing, or multi‑site workplace environments. Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow). Pay Disclosure Salary Range for this role is $89,900 - $112,400 for Georgia based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. Rivian 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. 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Rivian 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 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 affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, 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 note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Project planning & execution Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables. Build and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies. Stakeholder management Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders (IT, Audio/Visual, Facilities, Workplace, Security, Finance, external partners). Run regular status meetings, publish progress reports, and escalate blockers as needed. Align stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and trade‑offs. Infrastructure delivery Coordinate design and deployment of infrastructure solutions such as network, Wi‑Fi, cabling, telecom, server/compute, storage, and related facility technology. Work closely with architects and engineers to translate requirements into executable project plans. Ensure compliance with internal standards, security requirements, and relevant codes/regulations. Construction / site rollout support Partner with Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, and Workplace teams to deliver IT and low‑voltage scope for new sites, remodels, and expansions. Manage site readiness, cutover planning, and go‑live activities, including testing and handoff to operations. Vendor & contract management Manage RFPs, SOWs, and vendor onboarding for infrastructure services. Coordinate vendor schedules, deliverables, and quality of work. Track invoices against budget and support forecasting. Governance & documentation Ensure all project artifacts are maintained (requirements, designs, test plans, change records, as‑built documentation) within Jira. Adhere to and help improve PMO processes, standards, and tools. Conduct post‑implementation reviews and capture lessons learned. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent practical experience. 3–7+ years of experience managing infrastructure for site expansions or openings or IT projects (e.g., network, data center, workplace IT, cabling, or similar). Proven experience delivering projects using formal project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid). Strong proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar). Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing third‑party vendors and contractors. Preferred Qualifications PMP, Prince2, or Agile/Scrum certification. Experience with enterprise network and infrastructure technologies (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, servers, storage, cloud, telecom). Experience delivering IT scope in construction, industrial, manufacturing, or multi‑site workplace environments. Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow).