Organization Development Director

Role Purpose

The Director of Organization Development (OD) is responsible for designing, leading, and implementing organization-wide strategies that enhance effectiveness, culture, leadership capability, and overall performance. This role partners closely with senior leadership to align organizational structure, talent, and culture with business strategy and long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

Organization Development Strategy

• Develop and execute the organization’s OD strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives related to organizational design, change management, culture transformation, and workforce effectiveness.
• Diagnose organizational challenges using data, assessments, and stakeholder input, and design targeted interventions.

Change Management

• Design and lead change management frameworks for major transformations (e.g., restructuring, digital transformation, mergers, growth initiatives).
• Coach senior leaders and managers on leading change and managing resistance.
• Ensure change initiatives are sustainable and embedded into daily operations.

Culture & Employee Engagement

• Drive initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, values, and employee engagement.
• Analyze engagement survey data and translate insights into actionable OD initiatives.
• Promote inclusive leadership behaviors and collaboration across the organization.

Organizational Design & Effectiveness

• Lead organizational design and workforce planning efforts to ensure optimal structures, roles, and capabilities.
• Partner with business leaders to improve team effectiveness, decision-making, and accountability.
• Establish metrics to measure organizational health and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business unit heads.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent, Learning, HRBP, Rewards) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Manage external consultants and OD vendors as needed.

People & Budget Management

• Lead and develop the OD team, providing coaching, direction, and performance management.
• Manage the OD budget and ensure cost-effective delivery of programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in organization development, HR, or change management roles.
• Proven experience leading large-scale organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in leadership development, organizational design, and culture change.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing at the highest levels.