OD Strategy Leader — Flexible 4‑Day Week + Coaching

Big Lots, Inc.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day flex week

Ongoing coaching to deepen Interper on

Job summary

Big Lots, Inc. is seeking a freelance Organizational Development Manager to drive key initiatives and partner with teams from Corvallis, OR. With 8 years of general experience, you will own outcomes, uphold a transparent backlog, and foster a collaborative culture.

You will be based in Corvallis, OR, enjoying a four-day flex week and ongoing coaching to deepen interpersonal skills, while delivering measurable improvements across your scope.

Qualifications

• 8+ years owning outcomes, not just completing tasks.
• Strong communication that translates jargon into plain English.
• Goal-oriented bias toward action with good judgment on timing.
• Familiarity with Big Lots-scale workflows or willingness to scale to them.

Responsibilities

• Carry general knowledge that doesn't live in any wiki yet.
• Keep the Big Lots backlog ruthlessly honest about what's truly next.
• Champion a positive, collaborative culture throughout the Corvallis, OR office.
• Chase down the root cause instead of slapping on a patch.
• Drive measurable improvements within your area of responsibility.
• Close the loop on every Corvallis request you touch.
• Respond to internal and external requests in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

Active Listening

Ownership of outcomes

Action bias

Plain English writing

Communication skills

Humility to revise opinions

Meeting recap writing

Job description

Big Lots, Inc. is seeking a freelance Organizational Development Manager to drive key initiatives and partner with teams from Corvallis, OR. With 8 years of general experience, you will own outcomes, uphold a transparent backlog, and foster a collaborative culture.

You will be based in Corvallis, OR, enjoying a four-day flex week and ongoing coaching to deepen interpersonal skills, while delivering measurable improvements across your scope.