Sr. Training Program Manager

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.  

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward. Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

At Rivian Volkswagen Group Technologies, we always strive for excellence. The HR Training Program Manager will be leading the end-to-end design, execution, and continuous improvement of our flagship 6-month training program. This will be an month project. You will be responsible for successfully guiding high-potential participants through their transition from a corporate culture to a fast-paced US software environment, ensuring they achieve software excellence and contribute effectively to our mission.

Responsibilities

Program Management and Execution :

• Design, manage, and continuously improve a 6-month-Training program and Development program, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience for all participants.
• Coordinate participants onboarding in the US together with respective areas
• Coordinate all program logistics from end-to-end, including scheduling orientation sessions, organizing training workshops, planning networking events, and managing program communications.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including timelines, learning roadmaps, and resource guides for trainees and their managers.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of the program, focusing on trainee performance, engagement, and retention.

Trainee Support & Cohort Development:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for all trainees, providing guidance and support as they navigate the transition from Corporate in Germany to startup mindset and software environment here in the US
• Foster a strong sense of community and peer support by facilitating regular cohort check-ins, group reflection sessions, and collaborative projects.
• Guide trainees through their individual learning journeys, helping them set meaningful developmental goals, understand performance expectations, and access necessary learning resources.

 Learning Experience & Content Curation:

• Apply modern adult learning principles and instructional design theory to create effective and engaging digital learning experiences and coordinate this with German counterparts.

Stakeholder Alignment & Communication:

• Act as a central liaison between trainees, their direct managers, mentors, and senior leadership.
• Proactively follow up with leaders and managers to monitor trainee progress, gather performance feedback, and ensure alignment on training objectives and expectations.
• Equip managers with the tools and guidance needed to effectively support and develop their trainees.
• Develop and deliver regular program updates and progress reports to key stakeholders, highlighting achievements and areas for opportunity.

User Support & Enablement:

• Develop and deliver training, user guides, and FAQs to promote LMS adoption and empower users to get the most out of the platform.
• Continuously gather feedback from users to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement in the learning experience.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience: 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in driving projects and adult learning
• Project Management: Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem-Solving: A proactive and analytical problem-solver who can diagnose issues and implement effective solutions.

Preferred:

• Having worked in an international environment

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for Palo Alto, California based applicants:  Base salary of $117,200 - $146,500 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies ("Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies") 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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. 

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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