Sr. Manager - People Enterprise Applications

About this role

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

Our Enterprise IT team operates as the internal technology backbone — keeping the engineering org running so they can focus on building great vehicles.

RV Tech Enterprise IT is building the internal technology foundation for a fast-moving Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture. The Sr. Manager, People Enterprise Applications owns the full lifecycle of HR and workforce technology at RVT — from the HRIS implementation currently underway to the long-term architecture of how our people systems talk to each other. This is a hands-on leadership role that sits at the intersection of HR, IT, and business operations.

You will be the primary owner of our People applications portfolio, working directly with HR leadership and the broader Enterprise Technology team to deliver systems that scale with the company. This role is located in our Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA office, flex 3 days a week in office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead the ongoing HRIS implementation — you are the IT owner, not a stakeholder

- Define the People Apps roadmap including Workday, Rippling, HiBob, Ashby, and adjacent HR tooling

- Partner with HR leadership to translate workforce process requirements into technology decisions

- Own integrations between People systems and adjacent platforms (Finance, IT provisioning, identity)

- Manage vendor relationships, SOWs, and SLAs for all People applications

- Build in close collaboration with HR a strong HR Service Desk experience embedded into our global support model

- Ensure data integrity, compliance, and security across all People platforms

- Represent People Apps in the Enterprise Service Management model — own L2/L3 support for your domain

QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of experience in enterprise HR technology, HRIS implementation, or people systems management

- Hands-on experience with at least one major HRIS platform (Workday, Rippling, HiBob, or equivalent)

- Track record of owning end-to-end system implementations, not just contributing to them

- Strong stakeholder management — you can translate between HR business owners and technical teams

- Understanding of data privacy and compliance requirements (GDPR, state-level HR data laws)

- Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-scaling environments — RV Tech is a JV building its HR stack from scratch

- Experience with integration patterns (APIs, iPaaS tools like MuleSoft, Boomi, or Workato) is a strong plus

TOTAL REWARDS

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs https://rvtech.mybenefits.life/.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board https://app.ashbyhq.com/internal/job-board/b10a9912-eb45-4a84-9a34-84b2a459923a.

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 [email protected].

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