Palo Alto, California, USA
9 days ago
Lead Talent Management Program Manager
About Rivian 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 We are looking for a Lead Talent Management Program Manager to help ensure that our Talent Programs are delivered effectively across various employee groups, including Rivian and Volkswagen’s newly formed joint venture (Rivian and VW Group Technologies). This role will be a part of our Belonging, Learning, and Talent team, supporting enterprise Talent Programs which include Talent Assessments and Calibrations, Promotions, Performance Management, and Employee Engagement. This role will have primary accountability for employee listening and engagement, while also supporting additional talent programs. Our ideal candidate has experience in managing programs in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously. This role requires a high level of analytical capabilities and will be required to produce and deliver executive-level reports related to employee engagement, employee lifecycle insights, and associated talent programs. Responsibilities Responsible for all aspects of Rivian’s semi-annual employee engagement survey (Pulse), including survey design, deployment, analysis, and reporting. Support the ongoing delivery and continuous improvement of other talent programs (including Performance, Assessments, Calibrations, Promotions, and Succession). Analyze high volumes of employee lifecycle data from multiple sources to synthesize key insights, including strengths and improvement opportunities to help drive employee engagement and retention. Develop and deliver clear and compelling executive-level reports, data visualizations, and presentations related to talent programs and employee engagement and lifecycle insights. Build and deliver training and support resources to managers and cross-functional partners on key talent programs to maximize talent program adoption and impact. Support basic talent management system administration and reporting activities. Support additional Talent and People Team projects as needed. Qualifications 5+ years of experience with proven success in a Talent Management role, ideally with experience in Performance, Talent Assessments, Engagement, and Succession Planning. Proficient with survey design, administration, and analysis best practices. I/O Psychology background is a plus Experience and comfort working with large datasets (quantitative and qualitative) to produce executive-level reports and insights Strong project management and change management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects or priorities concurrently. Previous management consulting experience is a plus. Comfortable operating in a growing organization with evolving processes, roles, and organizational structures Strong presentation creation and delivery skills, with experience engaging with leaders at all levels of the organization Effective cross-functional collaboration skills Familiarity with Qualtrics, Betterworks, and ServiceNow is a plus Ability to travel as needed (
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