Job Title: Organizational Development Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi
Reporting to: SVP People Development
Our client, a highly reputable and forward-thinking organisation within the aviation sector, is seeking to appoint an experienced Organizational Development Manager to join their People Development function in Abu Dhabi. This is a key strategic role responsible for shaping organisational capability, driving performance, and enabling cultural excellence across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement organisational development strategies and frameworks that support business transformation and long-term growth.
- Lead initiatives focused on organisational effectiveness, including workforce planning, change management, competency framework development, and organisational design.
- Partner closely with senior leadership to assess organisational needs and propose solutions that enhance performance, engagement, and leadership capability.
- Develop and oversee employee engagement programmes, talent initiatives, and culture-enhancement projects that align with business objectives.
- Manage end-to-end change management activities, including readiness assessments, communications, and impact analysis for major organisational projects.
- Analyse organisational data and insights to inform decision-making, identify performance gaps, and recommend targeted interventions.
- Support succession planning and leadership development by collaborating with L&D teams to build capability pipelines.
- Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and organisational interventions that drive collaboration and high-performance culture.
- Ensure all OD frameworks and initiatives align with global aviation standards, regulatory expectations, and the company's internal People Development strategy.
Mandatory requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years in OD
- Bachelors degree minimum qualification
- Experience in leading change management initiatives
- Experience in aligning org structures and roles with business strategy
- Stakeholder management skills
- Must have clear concise communication skills
