Regional Service Manager - Strategic Deployment (West)

About RivianRivian 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 SummaryThe 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.ResponsibilitiesBuild 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 environmentLead and manage local operations on the ground with a servant-leadership, hands-on mindsetExecute launch strategy for new service locations in regionExecute on deliverables, milestone reports, open action items and risk mitigation plansSupport and implement regional service and parts plans and initiativesLead and drive quality and improvement in the region to deliver on all key performance indicatorsSupport 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 trackingA highly effective steward of company resourcesManage operational execution and ensure brand standards are met in accordance with company policiesResponsible for operational excellence in the regionPromote an environment of personal growth and accountabilityManage complex field challenges and collaborate with SME'sManage your regional book of business including but not limited to P&L responsibility and customer satisfaction metricsCollaborate and partner with cross functional teams regularly to implement, support and continuously improve field service operations and organizational goalsMaintain market policy awareness and business development strategy as needed for the territory assignedThis 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.Qualifications8+ years of experience in automotive, OEM, tier 1, and/or technical field, with emphasis in engineering, quality, service, operations, and supply chain is preferredBachelor's Degree or equivalent field experienceExperience in leading teams in an automotive, high tech or similar environmentProven success in driving s

Created: 2025-12-15