Manager, Field Service - New Jersey (for future consideration)

Role Summary 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 KPIs at the Service Centers. 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 be a driver of people performance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Outstanding planning and organizational skills with a focus on 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 a 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‑oriented, 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, including sitting up to 2 hours, standing up to 8 hours, walking, bending, kneeling, lying, 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 Salary range for this role is USD 112,100-148,500 for New Jersey based applicants. The successful candidate may be eligible for an 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. Benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability insurance, relocation assistance, a 401(k) plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program for eligible employees. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment; part‑time coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. 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 that requires accommodations, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr