Manager- Organization development - GO/JC/4770/2026

Golden Opportunities; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities in Bengaluru is seeking a Manager – Organization Development (OD) to lead enterprise-wide OD initiatives, shaping leadership capabilities and organizational effectiveness. The role focuses on aligning OD interventions with business goals and working with key stakeholders to drive transformation.

The candidate will design and implement talent management frameworks, modernize processes through digital tools, and mentor a team to deliver high-quality results while ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Organization Development, Talent Management, Talent Assessment, Workforce Capability Building, or Strategic HR.
• Strong hands-on experience in succession planning, talent reviews, competency mapping, and assessment centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide talent management initiatives, including talent reviews, succession planning, and talent assessment programs.
• Partner with business leaders and HR leaders to identify critical talent, high-potential employees, leadership pipelines, and capability-building priorities.
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance talent management frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Modernize talent processes through digital platforms, advanced assessment methodologies, and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and manage behavioural, functional, and leadership assessment frameworks, translating results into actionable insights.
• Review and enhance competency frameworks, career architectures, and leadership capability models.
• Act as a strategic OD consultant to HRBPs and business leaders on talent strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure governance, compliance, ethical assessment practices, and data privacy across OD initiatives.
• Lead and mentor team members while ensuring high-quality project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage external consultants, assessment partners, and leadership development vendors.

Skills

OD interventions

Organization design

Change management

Leadership development

Stakeholder engagement

Diagnostics

Education

Postgraduate HR/OD/Org Psychology

Tools

AI in HR tech

Assessment centres

Job description

Job Title: Manager – Organization Development (OD)

Job Location: Bangalore

Work Model: Full Time

Candidate Expectations

Total Experience And Relevant Experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Organization Development, Talent Management, Talent Assessment, Workforce Capability Building, or Strategic HR.

Strong hands-on experience in succession planning, talent reviews, competency mapping, and assessment centres.

Candidate Location: India

Skills – Mandatory

• Organization Development (OD) interventions
• Organization design and organization effectiveness
• Change management and transformation
• Leadership development
• Stakeholder management
• Organizational diagnostics and assessment

Education and Certification

Qualification – Mandatory: Relevant postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Organization Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline.

Good To Have:

Specialization in Organization Development, Change Management, Leadership Development, or Organizational Behaviour.

Good To Have:

Certifications in Organization Development, Change Management, Leadership Development, or related disciplines.

Detailed Job Description

Role Overview

The role will focus on Organization Development initiatives aimed at improving organizational effectiveness, strengthening leadership capabilities, and supporting organizational transformation. The incumbent will work with relevant stakeholders to identify organizational needs and design and implement interventions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide talent management initiatives, including talent reviews, succession planning, and talent assessment programs.
• Partner with business leaders and HR leaders to identify critical talent, high-potential employees, leadership pipelines, and capability-building priorities.
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance talent management frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Modernize talent processes through digital platforms, advanced assessment methodologies, and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and manage behavioural, functional, and leadership assessment frameworks, translating results into actionable insights.
• Review and enhance competency frameworks, career architectures, and leadership capability models.
• Act as a strategic OD consultant to HRBPs and business leaders on talent strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure governance, compliance, ethical assessment practices, and data privacy across OD initiatives.
• Lead and mentor team members while ensuring high-quality project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage external consultants, assessment partners, and leadership development vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in psychometric assessment tools such as MBTI, Hogan, OPQ, or equivalent.
• Certifications in Organization Development, Talent Management, or Leadership Development.
• Exposure to AI-enabled talent assessment platforms, HR technology, and digital talent ecosystems.
• Experience with assessment centres and advanced talent evaluation methodologies.

Key Skills

Mandatory Key Skills

• Organization Development interventions
• Organization design and effectiveness
• Organizational diagnostics
• Change management
• Leadership development
• Stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving and analytical skills

Good To Have Skills

• HR operating model transformation
• Talent management and succession planning
• Workforce planning and organizational benchmarking
• Learning and development
• Employee experience and culture transformationData-driven HR insights and people analytics

Other Specific Remarks

Additional Requirements

Prioritize profiles with substantial, demonstrable experience in the Organization Development function.

Candidates should have relevant exposure to OD interventions and the ability to align organizational initiatives with business objectives.