What you'd actually do

Accountable for effectively managing a P&L, Work in Progress (WIP) and customer experience measured by a Net Promoter Score (NPS)

Lead and manage all local operations on the ground with a servant-leadership, hands-on mindset

Ensure that programs and processes are developed, assessed, communicated, and administered in compliance with Rivian's objectives

Manage and be accountable for high value inventory reconciliation

Collaborate with Service Operations, Sales, Retail, and Delivery & Field Operations teams

Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Ability to have a direct impact on scalability in a complex organization
Effectively manage remote service teams and a driver of people performance
Excellent verbal and written and communication skills
Outstanding planning and organizational skills with a focus in operational excellence
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated high-level administrative experience, including advanced computer skills (Microsoft office)
Ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy, and tact
Proven ability to effectively handle and adapt to multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
Knowledge of automotive equipment and servicing methods
Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Strong understanding of written and spoken English

Nice to have

Automotive Technical skills preferred
Automotive repair knowledge preferred
Experience working in start-up environments preferred
Experience in leading automotive or high-tech team-orientated, fast-paced work environment
Understanding of problem-solving methods such as SWOT Analysis, Lean implementations, Six Sigma operational and Visual Management standards preferred

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 *NOTE: This role will report into Santa Ana starting October 2026. In the interim, this individual would be reporting to either our Costa Mesa and/or El Segundo service centers. The Service Operations Manager requires an experienced professional with high levels of energy and initiative, deep understanding of service processes, go-getter attitude, great leadership skills, and cross-team collaboration. To be successful in this role, you must have a customer-first approach, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, tackling all challenges with a creative and flexible mindset. Responsibilities This role may require regular interaction with customers and their families, 3rd party affiliates, and suppliers within Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events Accountable for effectively managing a P&L, Work in Progress (WIP) and customer experience measured by a Net Promoter Score (NPS) Lead and manage all local operations on the ground with a servant-leadership, hands-on mindset Ensure that programs and processes are developed, assessed, communicated, and administered in compliance with Rivian's objectives Manage and be accountable for high value inventory reconciliation Collaborate with Service Operations, Sales, Retail, and Delivery & Field Operations teams Work in partnership with cross functional teams regularly on implementing and continuously improving field service operations Prioritize, plan, and coordinate logistics and meetings with internal teams and external parties Build a strong customer-centric team of Mobile/Service Technicians, Service Advisors, and Parts Advisors Lead and take ownership of management responsibility relating to hiring, performance management, and overall employee development planning Build a Rivian culture that is inclusive, and maintain high levels of team morale Responsible for ensuring the establishment of safe service business practices and processes Follow and promote Rivian's high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization Develop and maintain a process to track and report on KPI's at the Service Centers This role may require regular interaction with customers and their families, 3rd party affiliates, and suppliers within Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Ability to have a direct impact on scalability in a complex organization Effectively manage remote service teams and a driver of people performance Excellent verbal and written and communication skills Outstanding planning and organizational skills with a focus in operational excellence Detail-oriented with strong analytical and interpersonal skills Demonstrated high-level administrative experience, including advanced computer skills (Microsoft office) Ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy, and tact Proven ability to effectively handle and adapt to multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines Knowledge of automotive equipment and servicing methods Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record Automotive Technical skills preferred Able and flexible to travel as needed Automotive repair knowledge preferred Experience working in start-up environments preferred Experience in leading automotive or high-tech team-orientated, fast-paced work environment Understanding of problem-solving methods such as SWOT Analysis, Lean implementations, Six Sigma operational and Visual Management standards preferred Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs). Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners Strong understanding of written and spoken English Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $112,100 - $148,500 for California (Non-Bay Area) 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. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 4/17/26. 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. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian 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 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.

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