Organizational Development MANAGER

stanford rna medicine program; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

stanford rna medicine program in the UAE is seeking an Organizational Development Manager to drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and sustainable growth. You will partner with leadership to design programs, measure impact, and coordinate change initiatives across functions.

The role requires strong analytical thinking, project management, and stakeholder engagement to align people strategies with business goals and deliver lasting improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of organizational development and change management principles.
• Ability to evaluate organizational needs and develop practical improvement strategies.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate organizational improvement initiatives and change management activities.
• Develop performance frameworks and evaluate employee engagement.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Analyze workplace trends, feedback, and performance data to inform programs.
• Lead and coordinate multiple initiatives, prioritizing organizational objectives.

Skills

Organizational development

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Employee development

Job description

Organizational Development Manager

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic and people-focused Organizational Development Manager to support organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and long-term business growth. This role focuses on developing and implementing initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, improve workplace processes, and enhance overall performance. The successful candidate will assess organizational needs, analyze workforce and business trends, and develop programs that support leadership development, talent growth, team effectiveness, and organizational change. Responsibilities include coordinating organizational improvement initiatives, supporting change management activities, developing performance frameworks, evaluating employee engagement, and collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to align people strategies with business objectives. The role requires strong analytical thinking, communication, project management, and relationship-building skills, with a focus on creating sustainable improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of organizational development and change management principles.
• Ability to evaluate organizational needs and develop practical improvement strategies.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze workplace trends, feedback, and performance data.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and prioritize organizational objectives.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.