Senior Program Manager, Learning & Development

Number of employees

10000

United States, California, Palo Alto, United States

Posted on: 2023-03-03

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

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About the company:

Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.

Rivian 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 Summary

As a Senior Program Manager for Leadership Development, you will work collaboratively to architect and deliver Rivian’s Global Leadership Development programs from scratch. You will develop programs that inspire our leaders, from emerging managers to C-Level executives, to build world-class teams that drive results. Shaping meaningful learning journeys for our leaders is your mission. Continuous improvement and innovation come naturally to you, and you thrive in fast-paced, changing environments. Add your expertise in building inclusive leadership practices, driving behavior change, and delivering true business impact in our rapidly scaling organization and global communities…we have a winning combination.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the company’s Leadership Development vision, strategy, roadmap, and measurements while embedding Rivian’s Leadership Expectations at all levels.
  • Define, develop, and deliver world-class experiential learning programs, drive behavior change and high performance, and accelerate leadership capabilities.
  • Drive results and ensure program success through awareness and enrollment, by measuring learning outcomes, and by analyzing internal and external data to qualify and quantify impact.
  • Integrate Rivian’s Belonging philosophy, values, and initiatives throughout all developmental programs including inclusive leadership, coaching and mentorship, professional development for underrepresented groups, and early career programs (internship/functional rotational programs, etc.).
  • Remain current on emerging leadership and talent development trends to bring cutting-edge learning approaches and practices (ILT, VILT, digital, cohorts, and other modalities).
  • Build better teams by cultivating relationships and consulting with cross-functional trainers/partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
  • Source and manage external vendors for global developmental needs.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner and collaborate with key stakeholders (Talent Development, HRBP’s and People Partners, Talent Acquisition, Belonging Team, etc.) while cultivating relationships with executives to build trust and credibility.
  • Travel expectation for this position are up and should not exceed 25%.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership or Development, I/O Psychology, Education, or related field and/or certifications in a variety of L&D areas is required
  • 8+ years’ experience designing and delivering leadership development programs.
  • 2+ years of people management experience.
  • Excellent facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly skilled at program and project management and executing large-scale initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of models, theories, and best practices in the field of learning, leadership development, talent management, and organization consulting.
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities with diverse colleagues in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary and global environment.
  • Comfortable working in virtually connected, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments.
  • Highly proficient with industry development tools and software applications (Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, Articulate 360 tools, etc.).
  • Proven track record of operating independently, demonstrating creativity, strong attention to detail, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Formal training or education in Adult Learning, Human Performance Technology, Instructional Design, Training Delivery, and Training Evaluation is highly desirable.
  • Executive Coaching certification is strongly preferred

Salary range for Palo Alto, CA based applicants: $177,000 - $203,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law)

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 

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, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

 

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