Organizational Development Manager

Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts company in Penang is looking for an Organizational Development Manager to lead the design and implementation of OD strategies, manage change initiatives, and drive leadership development programs. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience in OD and strong knowledge of change management frameworks. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a Master's being a plus. This role emphasizes strategic planning and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in Organizational Development.
• At least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Proven leadership in OD, change, or leadership development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement OD frameworks aligned with business transformation.
• Develop company-wide change strategies for major programs.
• Manage leadership development programs and succession planning.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to strengthen culture.

Skills

OD models knowledge

Change management frameworks

Leadership development best practices

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder engagement skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

Master's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead OD Strategy: Design and implement OD frameworks, models, and roadmaps aligned with business and cultural transformation.
• Drive Change Management: Develop and lead company-wide change strategies for major programs and restructuring; foster change readiness and resilience.
• Talent & Leadership: Design, deliver, and evaluate leadership development programs, including managing succession planning and career pathing structures.
• Culture & Engagement: Lead comprehensive employee engagement initiatives (surveys, analysis, action planning) and strengthen organizational culture and values alignment.
• Performance & Capability: Support the performance management framework and introduce tools and coaching to improve team effectiveness and innovation.
• Strategic Planning: Support organizational restructuring, including job redesign, and collaborate on strategic workforce planning and defining future capability requirements.
• DEI & Analytics: Establish and monitor DEI metrics and measure the effectiveness of all OD programs using KPIs and data-driven insights.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of OD models, change management frameworks, and leadership development best practices.
• Strategic and Systems Thinking, with the ability to link people strategies directly to business outcomes.
• Expert facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop practical action plans.
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills.

Personal Attributes

• High emotional intelligence and adaptability.
• Strong influencing and coaching ability.
• Proactive, innovative, and highly results-oriented.
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor\'s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master\'s degree is a significant advantage).
• Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in Organizational Development (OD).
• At least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Proven experience in designing and leading OD, change, or leadership development initiatives.
• Experience managing organizational assessments, engagement surveys, and strategic capability planning.