Manager- Organization development

• Work Model: Full Time Candidate Expectations
• Total Experience and Relevant Experience
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Organization Development, Talent Management, Talent Assessment, Workforce Capability Building, or Strategic HR.
• Strong hands-on experience in succession planning, talent reviews, competency mapping, and assessment centres.
• Candidate Location: India
• Skills Mandatory:
• Organization Development (OD) interventions Organization design and organization effectiveness Change management and transformation Leadership development Stakeholder management Organizational diagnostics and assessment
• Education and Certification
• Qualification Mandatory:
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Organization Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Good to Have:
• Specialization in Organization Development, Change Management, Leadership Development, or Organizational Behaviour.
• Good to Have:
• Certifications in Organization Development, Change Management, Leadership Development, or related disciplines.

Role Overview

• The role will focus on Organization Development initiatives aimed at improving organizational effectiveness, strengthening leadership capabilities, and supporting organizational transformation.
• The incumbent will work with relevant stakeholders to identify organizational needs and design and implement interventions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide talent management initiatives, including talent reviews, succession planning, and talent assessment programs.
• Partner with business leaders and HR leaders to identify critical talent, high-potential employees, leadership pipelines, and capability-building priorities.
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance talent management frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Modernize talent processes through digital platforms, advanced assessment methodologies, and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and manage behavioural, functional, and leadership assessment frameworks, translating results into actionable insights.
• Review and enhance competency frameworks, career architectures, and leadership capability models.
• Act as a strategic OD consultant to HRBPs and business leaders on talent strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure governance, compliance, ethical assessment practices, and data privacy across OD initiatives.
• Lead and mentor team members while ensuring high-quality project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage external consultants, assessment partners, and leadership development vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in psychometric assessment tools such as MBTI, Hogan, OPQ, or equivalent.
• Certifications in Organization Development, Talent Management, or Leadership Development.
• Exposure to AI-enabled talent assessment platforms, HR technology, and digital talent ecosystems.
• Experience with assessment centres and advanced talent evaluation methodologies.

Key Skills

Mandatory Key Skills:

• Organization Development interventions Organization design and effectiveness Organizational diagnostics Change management Leadership development Stakeholder engagement Problem-solving and analytical skills

Good to Have Skills:

• HR operating model transformation Talent management and succession planning Workforce planning and organizational benchmarking Learning and development Employee experience and culture transformation Data-driven HR insights and people analytics

Other Specific Remarks

Additional Requirements:

• Prioritize profiles with substantial, demonstrable experience in the Organization Development function. Candidates should have relevant exposure to OD interventions and the ability to align organizational initiatives with business objectives.