Daily Sustainability Job Post

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Position Overview:

This is what you’ll do:

• This role is more than minimization and avoidance of waste, this role is about designing and collaborating to create products for good, not less bad.
• Collaborate with upstream engineering teams to design “cradle to cradle” products
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, facilities, design, maintenance, production, supply chain, finance and procurement teams to deliver on Rivian’s circularity and sustainability targets
• Drive the implementation of Rivian’s zero waste program by building partnerships across business groups and driving initiatives in a collaborative and influential way
• Research, develop, and implement the roadmap to reach zero waste and circularity
• Generate business plans and cost-benefit analyses for major engagements with vendor partners, supported by data and metric reporting. In other words – quantify ambiguous problems and solve them smartly.
• Develop and improve internal processes to drive efficient execution
• Assist and collaborate with teams at the manufacturing facility to creatively monetize and reuse waste

this is what you’ll need:

• A strong passion for sustainability and circularity
• 5-10 years’ experience as a program manager in a fast paced, often ambiguous environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical (Engineering, Math, Science) or Business. Non-degreed candidates will be evaluated that can demonstrate exceptional backgrounds and ability to do the job.
• Persuasive style and motivational skills that drive participation across business units within the company
• Experience and knowledge with circular economy concepts, particularly in the context of product engineering, facilities, and materials selection
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information in a concise way to a non-technical audience, and vice versa
• Ability to align business implications while considering applicable regulatory and market constraints
• Breadth of exposure and demonstrated understanding of multiple company functions and how they connect. Ex: Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities. Retail and Service. Finance.
• Demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous, cross-functional problems and set execution plans as well as develop processes
• Highly motivated self-starter and constructive team-player
• Ability to identify “next steps” independently and execute on a plan with significant autonomy
• Ability to have impactful conversations that educate stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams

This is where you’ll work:
Department: Strategic Operations
Location: Multiple with eventual relocation to Irvine, CA.