Change Management Specialist (Ref: 194024)

HR & Change Management Strategist

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Type: 6 Month Contract – view to be extended

Industry: Government / Cybersecurity / Organizational Development

About the Role

We are seeking an HR & Change Management Strategist to design the organizational structure, workforce model, and change management framework for a national Cybercrime Center

Key Responsibilities

• Design the organizational structure, role hierarchy, and workforce model aligned with strategic and governance frameworks.
• Develop competency models, job families, and career progression pathways for cybercrime, forensics, intelligence, and support functions.
• Create a training and capability development roadmap, including certification tracks, mentoring, and leadership development programs.
• Build performance management and recognition frameworks that drive excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management and communication strategies to support adoption, stakeholder alignment, and institutional transformation.
• Advise on workforce planning, succession management, talent acquisition, and partnerships with academic and training institutions.
• Support knowledge-transfer initiatives to ensure sustainability of HR and organizational frameworks.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in HR transformation, organization design, or change management within government, law enforcement, or specialized technical sectors.
• Proven track record developing competency-based frameworks and workforce strategies for complex or technical organizations.
• Experience leading organizational change programs and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or Business Administration; Master’s preferred .