Patrick Oliver

About Patrick Oliver

A Senior Operations and Programs leader with a track record of scaling programs, teams, and processes at the intersection of both the technology and automotive industries. At Rivian, I have helped grow our B2B business from launch to deliveries across the U.S, Canada, and Europe by building the operational frameworks, cross-functional programs, and teams needed to scale with speed and precision.My career has spanned global roles at Apple and Tesla, where I learned how the world’s most valuable brands execute at scale, and Rivian, where I’ve thrived in the fast-moving, high-growth startup environment. Across each role, my focus has remained the same: driving operational excellence, empowering teams, and creating systems that enable growth.I’m most energized by building from the ground up, whether that’s launching new teams, expanding into new markets, or designing processes that unlock efficiency. At my core, I lead through clarity, collaboration, and development, ensuring that people and systems grow together to deliver scalable and sustainable results.

Experience

1. Sr Manager, B2b Program Operations

   Rivian

   Apr 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Owns strategic direction and execution of Rivian’s B2B Program Operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe, leading Program and Operations Managers to design frameworks that align enterprise strategy with delivery excellence-Scaled Rivian’s commercial business operations from inception to vehicle deliveries since 2022, launching EDV, B2B R1, and Commercial Van products while contributing toward go-to-market and operational readiness strategies-Architected core systems and operational models from the ground up to support B2B transaction and delivery processes, creating a foundation for sustainable global growth and operational scalability-Advised executive leadership and partnered cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Finance to influence operational prioritization decisions and design scalable programs that balance customer experience with operational efficiency-Developed high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, adaptability, and data-driven decision-making to enable long-term organizational success.

Education

• University of Nebraska at Kearney

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Store Management
• Time Management
• Business Development
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Retail
• Public Speaking
• Sales Management
• Teamwork
• Strategic Vision
• Management
• Team Building