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Director, Organizational Development




Job Summary:

The director of organizational development position is responsible for managing and supporting the assessment of organizational needs and the design, implementation and evaluation of programs that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of team members, particularly executives and emerging leaders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • This position manages all employees of the OD function and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Manages organizational development (OD) strategies and processes.
  • Assesses OD needs of operating, business and functional units.
  • Leads the design, development and implementation of programs, policies and strategies tailored to meet OD needs and program goals.
  • Designs and executes key programmatic elements of the OD process.
  • Evaluates strategies and programs to measure the achievement of established goals.
  • Assists with the provision of expert facilitation and coaching to supervisors and managers regarding OD methods and tools.
  • Manages the individual development planning process for executives and emerging leaders.
  • Provides consultative services to the business units regarding mentoring.
  • Plans and leads short- and long-term planning for OD programs.
  • Prepares budgetary recommendations that meet departmental goals and provide for effective management of resources.
  • Supervises a group of employees in various OD work units.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitator skills.
  • Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
  • Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
  • Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
  • Excellent leadership skills.

Education and Experience:

  • Master's degree in organizational development/organizational behavior. Related experience considered in lieu of education.
  • Six or more years of experience working in organizational development for operations in a large organizational and/or functional business unit.
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

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