Organizational Development Manager

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead organizational development initiatives. This role is pivotal in designing and executing strategies that enhance organizational capability and foster a high-performance culture. You will partner with HR teams to implement integrated approaches across performance management, talent development, and employee engagement. If you have a strong background in HR and a passion for driving change, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR, with 3+ years in a senior role focused on OD.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale OD initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead OD change initiatives and develop frameworks for capability building.
• Collaborate with HR teams to ensure consistent application of OD initiatives.

Skills

Organizational Development (OD)

Change Management

Leadership Development

Performance Management

Communication Skills

HR Policy Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Talent Management Systems

Job description

Job description:

Job Purpose

To lead the design and execution of centralized OD strategies, frameworks, and programs that build organizational capability, ensure talent continuity, and foster a high-performance and value-driven culture.

The role partners with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Hub HR teams, and Learning & Development (L&D) to implement integrated approaches across performance management, leadership & talent development, succession planning, EVP, engagement, recognition and HR Policy.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Lead OD change initiatives, enabling smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in through effective communication and change management strategies.
• Develop, drive & continuously evolve OD frameworks, policies, and tools that support enterprise-wide capability building, leadership & high-potential development, and long-term talent planning.
• Partner with HRBPs and Hub HR teams to ensure consistent application and localization of OD frameworks and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a consistent, compliant, and agile HR policy framework that supports business needs and employee experience.
• Drive the enhancement of performance management frameworks and tools, promoting a culture of continuous feedback, accountability, and growth.
• Collaborate with HRBP & L&D to design and execute leadership development programs, integrating assessments, competency models, and development planning.
• Drive talent reviews, career pathing models, and succession pipelines across functions, ensuring a consistent and future-ready talent strategy.
• Define and continuously evolve the EVP to attract, retain, and engage talent in alignment with business goals and workforce expectations.
• Design and implement employee engagement strategies, recognition schemes, and pulse feedback mechanisms to foster a high-performance culture.
• Design & implement employee recognition programs & adapt them based on employee feedback and organizational needs.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement by conducting process audits, benchmarking best practices, and establishing feedback loops.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on all matters related to OD programs, provide guidance and support to HR team members.
• Prepare and present analytical reports and proposals to senior leadership for decision-making.
• Ensures people’s management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures.

Profile description:

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of related HR experience, of which at least 3 years in senior or lead role, with a strong focus on similar OD initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale OD initiatives in a centralized or matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office. Digitally Savvy.
• Experience with assessments, performance and talent systems/tools, cultural transformation, and change enablement.