principal Product Manager ic 12+ yrs · Posted Mar 10, 2026
$201,300 – $287,500
USD per year

About this role

Rivian is hiring a principal-level Product Manager based in Irvine, CA. The posting calls out experience with Security, Cloud Computing and roughly 12+ years of relevant work. Compensation is listed at $201,300–$287,500 per year.

Role
Product Manager
Function
product
Level
principal
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Irvine, CA
Experience
12+ years
Department
Product Management
Posted
Mar 10, 2026
AI Summary
Lead business and technical execution for a major vehicle zone (Upperbody or Underbody) at Rivian. Decompose product vision into actionable technical and financial deliverables, manage unit economics and CAPEX budgets, oversee cross-functional orchestration through design maturity phases, and ensure zone meets all program objectives. Requires 12+ years automotive program management experience with proven large-scale vehicle delivery track record.

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Job description

from Rivian careers

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 In this role, you lead the business and technical execution for a major vehicle zone (Upperbody or Underbody). Collaborating with the Vehicle Line Director (VLD), you will decompose overarching product vision and targets into actionable technical and financial deliverables while overseeing the end-to-end execution of your domain. You are responsible for the cross-functional orchestration of your zone to guarantee the zone successfully meets all program objectives. Responsibilities VLD Partnership Strategy Decomposition: Operationalize the VLD’s program strategy by translating high-level product vision into actionable technical and business roadmaps. Unit Economic Ownership: Own your zone’s Unit Economics (COGS) and Total Investment (CAPEX/ED D); ensure zone-level decisions align with the VLD's total program margin targets. Commercial…

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