Organizational Development Manager

Job Title: Organizational Development ManagerLocation: Abu DhabiReporting to: SVP – People DevelopmentOur 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign, 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 ODBachelors degree minimum qualificationExperience in leading change management initiativesExperience in aligning org structures and roles with business strategyStakeholder management skillsMust have clear concise communication skills