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 Senior Manager, Regional Field Service will be responsible for regional service strategy and overdelivering on the customer experience at our service locations. This role will require establishment of high standards of performance and operational excellence, as well as management of regional operations. Areas requiring direct oversight by this role will include vendor management, risk management and mitigation. This role is field-based and will require travel throughout the region. The ideal candidate will have proven success in managing high performing teams across a regional or national footprint.
This role will require a dynamic and resourceful leader with excellent communications skills, who will foster cross functional interaction and champion a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. Demonstrated leadership in the region for day-to-day management of high performing, high profile service centers in a dynamic environment. This role will require extensive traveling, operational excellence, creative and data-driven problem solving. This role will also serve as the liaison between regional service centers and HQ based teams for the purpose of training, process standardization, continuous improvement and escalations.
Responsibilities
Build and develop a high-impact team of customer-facing professionals (technicians, service advisors, detailers, and parts advisors), capable of maintaining regional service centers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Lead and manage local operations on the ground with a servant-leadership, hands-on mindset
Execute launch strategy for new service locations in region
Execute on deliverables, milestone reports, open action items and risk mitigation plans
Support and implement regional service and parts plans and initiatives
Lead and drive quality and improvement in the region to deliver on all key performance indicators
Support and drive quality and improvement in the region to deliver on all key performance indicators related to inventory counts, parts binning and ordering, and systems tracking
A highly effective steward of company resources
Manage operational execution and ensure brand standards are met in accordance with company policies
Responsible for operational excellence in the region
Promote an environment of personal growth and accountability
Manage complex field challenges and collaborate with SME's
Manage your regional book of business including but not limited to P&L responsibility and customer satisfaction metrics
Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams regularly to implement, support and continuously improve field service operations and organizational goals
Maintain market policy awareness and business development strategy as needed for the territory assigned
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in automotive, OEM, tier 1, and/or technical field, with emphasis in engineering, quality, service, operations, and supply chain is preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent field experience
Experience in leading teams in an automotive, high tech or similar environment
Proven success in driving service requirements in a matrix organization
Must possess a valid driver's license, with a clean driving record
Experience managing multiple projects across varying geographic locations simulta