Organizational Development Manager

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 502,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an Organizational Effectiveness Manager to drive transforming operating models, structures, and workforce strategies across the enterprise. You will partner with senior leaders to ensure initiatives align with strategy, improve productivity, and enable sustainable growth.

The role requires 7–10+ years in OD/design and strong capabilities in stakeholder management, consulting, and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years in organizational development, organizational design, operating model design, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence and integration activities. Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and project leadership capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in consulting, professional services, or complex multinational organizations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead operating model design and organizational restructuring initiatives across business divisions and corporate functions.
• Design future-state organizational structures, accountabilities, and role architectures aligned with business strategy.
• Develop and implement strategic workforce planning frameworks to support future talent requirements.
• Conduct organizational due diligence and support integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Drive consistency and governance across organizational design, job architecture, role evaluation, and workforce frameworks.
• Perform organizational effectiveness and productivity studies to identify efficiency opportunities and benchmark performance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to solve complex organizational challenges and implement fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Lead large-scale transformation and change initiatives that support EDGE Group’s strategic objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

We are looking for an Organizational Development (OD) Manager for EDGE Group, Abu Dhabi

At EDGE Group, we are redefining the future of Advanced Technology and Defence industries. We are seeking an experienced Organizational Effectiveness Manager to lead enterprise-wide organizational transformation initiatives and help shape the future operating model of one of the region’s fastest-growing technology groups.

Job Summary:

As an Organizational Effectiveness Manager, you will drive the design and transformation of operating models, organizational structures, workforce strategies, and functional accountabilities across the Group. You will partner closely with senior leaders to ensure organizational effectiveness initiatives align with strategic business priorities, enhance productivity, and enable sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operating model design and organizational restructuring initiatives across business divisions and corporate functions.
• Design future-state organizational structures, accountabilities, and role architectures aligned with business strategy.
• Develop and implement strategic workforce planning frameworks to support future talent requirements.
• Conduct organizational due diligence and support integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Drive consistency and governance across organizational design, job architecture, role evaluation, and workforce frameworks.
• Perform organizational effectiveness and productivity studies to identify efficiency opportunities and benchmark performance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to solve complex organizational challenges and implement fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Lead large-scale transformation and change initiatives that support EDGE Group’s strategic objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in Organizational Development, Organizational Design, Operating Model Design, or related disciplines.
• Proven expertise in organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and operating model transformation.
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence and integration activities.Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and project leadership capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in consulting, professional services, or complex multinational organizations is highly desirable.

Why Join EDGE?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the design and evolution of a rapidly growing global technology and Defence group. You will work alongside senior leaders, drive high-impact transformation initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the future of the organization.

If you are passionate about organizational transformation, operating model excellence, and strategic workforce planning, we would love to hear from you.