Organizational Development Manager

InnovationTeam; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

InnovationTeam seeks a Senior Transformation Lead to drive development and organizational change in coordination with department managers. You will translate the CEO’s strategy into actionable plans, assess current processes, and lead initiatives to raise efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.

The role requires five+ years of senior experience with governance, ERP, and digital transformation, plus strong Arabic and English communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Five+ years of senior organizational development or transformation experience.
• Experience with governance, restructuring, and performance management.
• Experience delivering transformation initiatives end-to-end.
• Proficiency in Arabic; professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Translate CEO strategy into practical development plans.
• Assess processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, service quality, costs, and coordination.
• Develop performance indicators and dashboards; monitor progress.
• Prepare business cases and feasibility studies for proposals.
• Report results and decisions to the CEO.
• Lead change management including communication and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Change management

Stakeholder management

Performance metrics

Communication

Arabic language

English language

Cross-department coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PMP certification

CCMP certification

Executive leadership training

Tools

ERP systems

Business intelligence tools

Process mapping tools

Job description

Role Purpose:

Improve the company’s performance, processes, and organizational capabilities by leading development and transformation initiatives in coordination with department managers.

Key Responsibilities:

Translate the CEO’s strategic direction into practical development plans and measurable initiatives.

Assess existing processes, structures, and systems, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Lead approved initiatives to improve efficiency, service quality, costs, and coordination between departments.

Develop performance indicators and dashboards, monitor progress, and follow up on corrective actions.

Work with Operations and the Project Management Office to improve contract and project delivery.

Support improvements to governance, policies, responsibilities, and delegated authority.

Lead change management activities, including communication, stakeholder engagement, and training coordination.

Support digital transformation and process automation with Technology and Information Technology.

Prepare business cases and feasibility assessments for proposed improvements.

Report results, risks, and decisions requiring approval to the CEO.

Authority:

Lead approved development initiatives within delegated authority and budgets. Department managers retain responsibility for their daily operations unless otherwise formally assigned.

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

PMP certification preferred.

CCMP or an equivalent change management certification preferred.

Executive education in leadership or organizational change is an advantage.

Experience:

At least five years of relevant experience, C-level, in organizational development, transformation, management consulting, or program management.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working with senior executives.

Practical experience in process improvement, governance, organizational restructuring, and performance management.

Experience delivering transformation initiatives from planning through implementation and measuring results.

Experience preparing feasibility studies and business cases.

Experience in digital transformation, ERP systems, partnerships, or service delivery improvement is an advantage.

Skills:

Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to lead change and coordinate effectively across departments.

Ability to define performance indicators and assess costs, benefits, and risks.

Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to turn recommendations into measurable improvements.

Proficiency in Arabic and professional working proficiency in English.

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer