Sr. Manager - IT Enterprise Strategy & Operations

About this role

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

Enterprise IT at RV Tech is building the technology foundation for one of the world's 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. You'll 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 IT's 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

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In 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 https://rvtech.mybenefits.life/.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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