Organizational Development Manager

Big Lots; 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

This freelance Organizational Development Manager role puts you at the center of projects that matter to our customers and our business. Backed by 8 years of general experience, you'll own key initiatives, partner closely with the team, and earn $95,000 - $143,000.

Key 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

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated Active Listening expertise in a fast-moving general environment
• 8+ years owning outcomes, not just completing tasks
• A goal-oriented bias toward action, balanced by knowing when to wait
• Familiarity with Big Lots-scale workflows, or the appetite to reach them
• A communication style that translates jargon back into plain English
• The humility to revise strong opinions when the data argues back
• A communicator who writes the meeting recap nobody asked for but everyone reads

Our calmly-fast-moving approach to general has made Big Lots a go-to choice for companies throughout OR. We value clear writing and honest conversation over status games and politics.

At Big Lots, you'll find $95,000 - $143,000, a four-day flex week option, and ongoing coaching to deepen your Interpersonal Skills.