Director Organizational Development

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Vermont is seeking a Director of Organizational Development to lead and implement comprehensive strategies. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in organizational development, and skills in adult learning theory and change management. This role is crucial for fostering leadership capabilities and improving operational outcomes. The position offers an annual salary range of $104,000 - $166,000.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Education, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in organizational development, talent management, or leadership development.
• Prior experience in organization-wide development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage organizational development strategies.
• Collaborate to foster leadership capabilities and enhance team performance.
• Support culture transformation and clinical outcomes improvement.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Talent strategy

Change management

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Organizational Development or related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Modern presentation tools

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Director Organizational Development role at Rutland Regional Medical Center. The Director of Organizational Development (OD) plays a strategic and hands‑on leadership role in designing, implementing and managing comprehensive organizational development strategies. Reporting to the Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer, the Director collaborates across the organization to foster leadership capabilities, enhance team performance, develop career pathways, support culture transformation, and drive initiatives that improve clinical and operational outcomes. This role leads the development and execution of comprehensive programs in succession planning, onboarding, medical staff and leadership development, and organization effectiveness. The Director partners with medical staff, clinical leaders, non‑clinical leaders, and executive leadership to build a high‑performing, resilient workforce aligned with the principles of high reliability, continuous learning, and centered on achieving the strategic initiatives of the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Education, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Doctoral degree strongly preferred.
• 3 years of progressive experience in organizational development, talent management, or leadership development, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Prior experience in designing and executing organization‑wide development initiatives.

Licenses / Certifications

• Certification in coaching, career development, talent management, or related specialty*.

*or acquired within 1 year of hire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory, talent strategy, and change management.
• Excellent presentation skills, with ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with modern presentation tools and delivery methods to address varying learning needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and trends to guide decisions and measure outcomes.

Annualized Salary Range = $104,000 - $166,000