Lead Organizational Development Partner Careers at Rivian - Normal, Illinois

Role Overview

Join Rivian, the pioneering EV manufacturer redefining electric adventure vehicles, as a Lead Organizational Development Partner in Normal, Illinois. This pivotal role within Rivian’s Talent Management Center of Excellence focuses on designing strategies to boost organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, change agility, and culture. You’ll evolve organization design frameworks, ensuring optimal roles, structures, and workflows for a rapidly scaling global company. Blending OD strategy, analytics, and hands-on leadership partnership in engineering, manufacturing, and tech, you’ll shape how Rivian operates at scale. Turn org health into a business lever, enable talent decisions, and connect culture with strategy. If you thrive in dynamic, mission-driven environments, apply now for this high-impact Rivian career.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

As Lead Organizational Development Partner, you’ll drive transformative initiatives:

• Develop and execute comprehensive OD strategies aligned with Rivian’s mission and Compass behaviors.
• Define organization design principles, governance, and processes for agility and clear decision-rights.
• Design operating models blending hierarchy, decision frameworks, and network-based teaming.
• Build succession planning protocols for executives, including tooling and cadence.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and interventions at all levels.
• Implement culture programs enhancing engagement and performance.
• Consult with senior leaders on org design and change management.
• Leverage analytics for org health metrics like spans/layers and engagement trends.
• Guide OKR implementation for effective goal-setting and strategy translation.

These action-oriented tasks position you at the heart of Rivian’s growth, directly impacting performance in a cutting-edge EV manufacturing leader.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel as Rivian’s Lead Organizational Development Partner, bring:

• 10+ years in Organization Development, HRBP, Talent Management, or People Analytics with scalable impact.
• Expertise in large-scale org design in matrixed, complex settings.
• Experience integrating hierarchical and network models with agile practices.
• Proven partnership with engineering, manufacturing, tech leaders.
• Strong organizational diagnostics and analytics skills.
• Track record in succession, capabilities, and workforce planning.

Rivian seeks curious, courageous talent passionate about the outdoors and innovation. Your diverse background will fuel our mission to keep the world adventurous.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a disclosed salary of $176,200 - $220,300 USD yearly in Normal, Illinois. Rivian offers unmatched perks:

• Competitive base pay with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k) matching for long-term security.
• Unlimited PTO and flexible scheduling.
• EV discounts for employees.
• Professional growth via L&D programs.
• On-site amenities like gyms and charging stations.
• Equity grants to share in Rivian’s success.

This package reflects Rivian’s commitment to attracting top organizational development talent.

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian isn’t just building emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles; we’re challenging norms in a high-growth EV powerhouse. Based in Normal, Illinois, our team shares a love for the outdoors and protecting it. As Lead Organizational Development Partner, you’ll influence global operations, embedding our Compass values into every structure. Work with bold innovators in a collaborative culture that reframes problems and embraces the unknown. Enjoy adventure perks, cutting-edge tech, and a mission that matters. Rivian careers offer purpose, impact, and excitement—apply today to shape our future at scale.

With rapid expansion, this role lets you leverage people analytics, change management, and leadership development to drive business results. Join a diverse team united by curiosity and courage.

How to Apply

Ready to lead OD at Rivian? Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your org design expertise and scalable impact. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis—don’t miss this Normal, Illinois opportunity. For questions, contact Rivian’s Talent Acquisition. Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.

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