Organizational Development Manager

Aventus Global Talent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the aviation sector is seeking an experienced Organizational Development Manager to shape organizational capability and drive cultural excellence in Abu Dhabi. This pivotal role involves implementing strategies for workforce planning and change management, partnering with senior leadership to enhance performance, and developing employee engagement programs. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and have 7 years of experience in Organizational Development. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in Organizational Development leadership.
• Experience in leading change management initiatives.
• Experience in aligning organizational structures with business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement OD strategies to support business transformation.
• Lead initiatives for organizational effectiveness and change management.
• Partner with senior leadership to assess organizational needs.

Skills

Stakeholder management skills

Clear concise communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 ODB
• 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