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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 2 months ago

Lead Program Manager, Leadership Development

Normal, Illinois

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $157K/yr

8+ years exp

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Lead Learning & Development Program Manager will design and execute leadership development programs for Operations leaders, ensuring they align with Rivian’s Leadership Guidelines and meet evolving business needs.

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Responsibilities

Program manage all aspects of the Team Leader and Group Leader onboarding programs

Create and execute continuous development for Team Leader and Group Leader populations

Develop and execute strategies to adapt program content to evolving business needs through close collaboration with leadership stakeholders

Align Operations leadership development efforts with cross-functional teams (Talent Acquisition, Operational Excellence, EHS&S, Operations, and others) to ensure cohesive learning experiences

Identify risks and issues related to program/project delivery and take proactive measures to mitigate them

Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

Lead in-person facilitation for Operations leadership offerings

Establish a cohort of qualified facilitators to support program delivery

Develop additional Operations leadership offerings at the Normal plant based on strategic need

Design and publish digital learning offerings using e-learning tools and the Rivian Learning Network (LMS)

Build strong stakeholder relationships across Manufacturing Operations, Quality, RPS, EHS&S, People Partners, Engineering, and the Learning & Talent Team

Lead development and execution of the communications strategy for Operations leadership development programs

Develop and maintain program performance metrics and KPIs

Prepare regular reports on completion status and outcomes

Analyze survey data to improve learner experience and program effectiveness

Provide customized reports with interpretation of effectiveness to leadership and stakeholders

Qualification

Leadership developmentProgram managementLean manufacturingAdult learning theoryDigital learning designStakeholder managementOrganizational changeProject management certificationDevelopment certificationCoaching tools certificationProblem-solvingCritical thinkingVerbal communicationPresentation skills

Required

8+ years of Learning & Development program management experience with a focus in a manufacturing environment

5+ years of people management experience in a manufacturing setting

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)

Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing leadership learning offerings that apply adult learning principles and practical application

Extensive experience with digital learning design tools, including Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Synthesia, Google Slides, Camtasia, and Adobe Creative Cloud

Knowledge and subject matter expertise in Lean manufacturing processes and training methodologies

Ability to implement and manage organizational change (communications, stakeholder management, and measurement)

Ability to deliver on program goals and milestones in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with aggressive timelines

Clear and concise verbal and presentation skills

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills