This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a McWane - Director, Organizational Development based in the United States.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced organizational development professional who thrives on driving enterprise-wide transformation and performance improvement. In this highly visible individual contributor role, you will partner directly with senior leaders to diagnose organizational challenges, design impactful solutions, and lead initiatives that strengthen workforce capability and business effectiveness. The position offers broad influence across talent development, change management, organizational design, and leadership effectiveness. You will have the autonomy to shape programs, frameworks, and strategies from concept through execution while measuring tangible business outcomes. Ideal candidates combine strong consulting skills with a hands-on approach and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics. This role provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact on culture, leadership, and organizational performance in a values-driven environment.
Accountabilities:
- Lead enterprise-wide organizational development initiatives from assessment and strategy development through implementation and impact measurement.
- Conduct organizational diagnostics using engagement data, workforce analytics, leadership feedback, and performance metrics to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership capability, and performance optimization.
- Design and implement organizational structures, role frameworks, spans and layers, and workforce alignment strategies that support business objectives.
- Lead change management initiatives that drive adoption, engagement, and sustainable behavioral change across the organization.
- Develop and execute leadership development, talent development, and capability-building programs aligned with strategic priorities.
- Create scalable organizational development frameworks, tools, processes, and resources that can be leveraged across the enterprise.
- Facilitate executive-level discussions, strategic planning sessions, and alignment workshops to support decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead the evolution of performance management practices, ensuring alignment with business goals, leadership expectations, and employee development needs.
- Establish success metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of organizational development initiatives through measurable business outcomes and continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Significant experience leading organizational development, organizational effectiveness, talent management, or change management initiatives within complex organizations.
- Proven ability to independently manage large-scale organizational development projects from diagnosis through implementation and evaluation.
- Strong expertise in organizational design, change leadership, leadership development, workforce effectiveness, and performance management.
- Experience advising senior executives and influencing organizational decisions through data-driven recommendations and strategic consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct organizational assessments, interpret workforce data, and translate findings into actionable solutions.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience building programs, frameworks, and processes from the ground up with limited dedicated resources.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
- High degree of independence, initiative, professional judgment, and accountability for outcomes.
- Ability to drive sustainable organizational change while fostering collaboration, trust, and employee engagement.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings and financial wellness programs.
- Paid time off, holidays, and work-life balance initiatives.
- Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
- High visibility and direct partnership with senior leadership teams.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Exposure to complex business challenges and transformational initiatives.
- Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on leadership, accountability, and excellence.
- Opportunity to build and shape long-term organizational development strategies with measurable business impact