Rivian · 4 hours ago
Lead Organizational Development Partner
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, and they are seeking a Lead Organizational Development Partner to enhance organizational effectiveness and culture. This role involves designing and implementing strategies for organizational development, talent management, and change agility across various teams within the company.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive organizational development strategy aligned with Rivian’s mission, Compass behaviors, and evolving business priorities
Define and operationalize organization design principles, governance, and review processes to support agility, scale, and clear decision-rights across functions
Design and refine operating and capability models that integrate traditional hierarchy, decision frameworks, ways of working, and network-based teaming
Build and refine succession planning and talent review protocols for executive and critical roles, including process design, tooling, and cadence
Partner with Talent Management, HRBPs, and business leaders to identify critical capabilities, gaps, and targeted interventions at org, team, and individual levels
Ensure OD and talent frameworks are integrated with performance, rewards, leadership development, and workforce planning
Design and implement culture and program integration strategies that enhance engagement, performance, and continuous learning
Partner with leaders and People teams to diagnose cultural and organizational health issues, and build targeted interventions that are practical and measurable
Translate enterprise culture and change priorities into function-level roadmaps that reflect local realities while driving toward shared standards
Act as a trusted consultant to senior leaders and HRBPs, advising on org design, change management, and organizational effectiveness
Align OD initiatives with business objectives through close collaboration with other People COEs (e.g., Talent Acquisition, L&D, Rewards, People Analytics)
Support and, where appropriate, lead enterprise forums focused on organization design, capability building, and leadership effectiveness
Partner with People Analytics to design, interpret, and socialize organizational health metrics (e.g., spans/layers, attrition patterns, engagement trends, capability maps)
Build measurement frameworks and dashboards to assess the impact of OD initiatives and inform iterative improvements
Provide guidance on goal-setting methodologies, with emphasis on the effective application of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results); support leaders and teams in translating strategy into clear, measurable goals
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Organization Development, HR Business Partnering, Talent Management, and/or People Analytics, with a track record of impact at scale
Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying large-scale organizational, operating, and capability models in complex, matrixed environments
Applied experience integrating traditional hierarchical models with network-based teaming, decision principles, and ways of working in tech-centered or engineering/manufacturing contexts
Experience working in tech-centered engineering and manufacturing organizations and partnering with technical and operational leaders
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to translate people and org data into compelling narratives, root-cause insights, and actionable recommendations for executives
Proficiency with Workday and comfort working with people data and reporting tools
Proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders, challenge constructively, and navigate differing perspectives while maintaining trust
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a polished, succinct, and business-oriented style
Demonstrated strength in program management and operational rigor, including designing and running repeatable processes with clear governance and accountability
Preferred
Master's or PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or related field
Experience in a public company and/or automotive or advanced manufacturing environment
Deep understanding of OKR methodology and its practical application in complex organizations
Process-oriented mindset with a strong focus on documentation, scalability, and continuous improvement
A proactive, curious operator with genuine passion for organizational effectiveness, leadership, and employee experience
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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