Sr. Manager - People Enterprise Applications

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 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 5–8 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 Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity. In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site . 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 . Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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