Organizational Development Manager

Innovation Team; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovation Team seeks a senior leader to drive development initiatives in alignment with the CEO’s strategy. You will translate strategic directions into practical programs, oversee governance improvements, and coordinate across departments to deliver measurable performance gains.

The role requires strong analytics, change leadership, and experience in transformation programs, with multilingual communication and executive collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Industrial Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• PMI/Change management certifications (PMP/CCMP) preferred.
• Experience leading organizational development and transformation programs.
• Strong ability to drive governance, performance management, and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Translate CEO strategy into actionable development plans and measurable initiatives.
• Assess processes, structures, and systems to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, service quality, costs, and cross‑department coordination.
• Develop performance indicators and dashboards; monitor and follow up on actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and PMO to enhance project delivery and governance.
• Support change management, communications, and training coordination.
• Contribute to digital transformation and process automation initiatives.

Skills

Analytics

Change leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication & presentation

Decision making

Arabic & English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP certification

CCMP or equivalent

Executive leadership training

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