What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at Rivian and VW Group Technology?
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Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company Statements:
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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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 see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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:
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks an entrepreneurial, hands-on Risk Manager to establish and lead the Risk Management Function from its foundation. Reporting to the Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), this high-impact role is the foundational expert responsible for designing, implementing, and operationalizing a proactive risk framework across our dynamic, high-technology environment.
Working closely with the Head of GRC, you will establish RV Tech's Risk Management function from the ground up. You’ll design and implement a strategic, enterprise-wide risk framework that supports informed decision-making and strengthens our risk-aware culture. As RV Tech’s foundational risk expert, you’ll drive how the company identifies, manages, and leverages risk to achieve its business goals. Located in our Palo Alto, California office, this position offers a standard hybrid schedule with the expectation of being in the office three days a week.
Responsibilities:
- Design & Launch Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Establish and operationalize the entire Risk Management Framework from the ground up, defining governance, policy, and accountability across the JV.
- Drive Strategic Risk Integration: Serve as the SME and strategic advisor to leadership, proactively embedding risk considerations directly into core business processes (e.g., project planning, finance, and decision-making)
- Proactive Risk Intelligence: Partner with technical and operational leaders to systematically identify, access, and prioritize strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks in a dynamic, high technology environment.
- Cross-Cultural Synthesis: Navigate and unify the risk perspectives of two major organizations (Rivian and VW Group) to build a single, future-proof risk strategy for RV Tech.
- Champion Risk Culture: Build organizational capability by driving a risk-aware culture through targeted coaching, training, and robust Key Risk Indicator reporting
- 5 years of progressive experience in Risk Management, with a focus on designing, implementing, and operationalizing comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management frameworks in dynamic, high-technology environments (automotive, software, or tech sector preferred).
- Demonstrated expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across multiple domains: strategic, operational, financial, safety, and compliance (e.g., ISO, regulatory standards)
- Proficiency in data analysis and risk assessment methodologies
- Organizational, project management, strategic and operational planning skills with a deadline-centric and action-oriented mindset.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills and ability to successfully work with all levels of the organization.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on consciousness, clarity, and responsiveness.
- Ability to navigate and synthesize risk perspectives from two major global organizations (Rivian and Volkswagen Group) to create a unified, future-proof risk strategy.
- Creative and solution oriented - willingness to come up with new ways to enable the risk program to be more effective
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. finance, business, economics, law). Advanced degree preferred
- Ability to travel, as required
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $149,700 - $187,100 (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 and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
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.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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 see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Salary : $149,700 - $187,100