Leandro Santos
Senior Technical Program Manager i Rivian Company @The PAC Group
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Technical Program Manager i Rivian Company @The PAC Group
US
Lead cross-functional execution for Rivian’s new R2 manufacturing building launch, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Material Planning, Launch, Quality, Construction, and Suppliers.• Own the integrated master schedule, critical path, and risk management to ensure facility and launch readiness.• Deliver a daily executive newsletter to senior leadership summarizing progress, risks, constraints, and recovery actions.• Consolidate, track, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing vehicle readiness across General Assembly, driving closure of build issues identified during pilot and production builds.• Drive issue resolution and escalation, translating fast-moving launch data into decision-ready executive insights to support the R2 vehicle launch.
EDUCATION
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
MBA in Strategic People Management , Gestão de Pessoas com Ênfase em Liderança Organizacional
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Postgraduate Specialization in Production Management , Manufacturing Engineering
Centro Universitário do Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia
Automotive Engineering Specialization , Engineering Design
Universidade de Taubaté
Mechanical Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
ABOUT LEANDRO SANTOS
Senior Program & Operations Leader with 20+ years of experience delivering complex initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement (S2P), and operations for global organizations including Rivian (via The PAC Group), Amazon, Ford, and Nestlé.I specialize in end-to-end program execution, new facility and product launches, and global procurement and supplier engagement programs, translating operational complexity into clear execution plans and decision-ready insights for senior leadership.I’m equally effective in executive forums and hands-on execution environments, working closely with plant-floor and operations teams to ensure strategies translate into disciplined, real-world results. U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) — authorized to work anywhere in the United States. Open to remote, hybrid, or relocation-based roles nationwide.Career Highlights Rivian (via The PAC Group): Leading cross-functional execution for a new manufacturing building and vehicle launch, owning integrated schedule governance, executive reporting, manufacturing readiness, and issue-to-execution closure across General Assembly. Amazon (Global): Led sustainability and supplier engagement programs across a $2B+ spend portfolio and 11K+ suppliers, deploying EcoVadis across NA, LATAM, and EMEA and improving supplier performance by 8% YoY (vs. 5% target). Amazon Brazil: Orchestrated procurement and operations readiness for 4 Fulfillment Centers and 4 Delivery Stations launched during COVID, supporting 120% YoY Prime Day growth and 2.6M units shipped on Black Friday (#7 globally). Amazon Brazil: Drove supplier diversification for shipping materials, reducing costs by 34.7% while improving lead times and supply resilience. Ford Motor Company: Led global vehicle launch feasibility programs, standardizing cost models and reducing study lead times by 42%; improved workforce allocation efficiency by 6% through implementation of a Manpower Allocation Planning Tool.
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