Sr. Organizational Development & Career Strategy Consultant

MemorialCare; Colonia Juarez (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking a Sr. Organizational Development & Career Strategy Consultant to provide systemwide strategic and operational support for OD, culture transformation, leadership development, change management, and career strategy initiatives across the MemorialCare enterprise.

In a lean, high-impact OD team, the role blends strategic design with hands-on delivery, partnering with executives, clinical leaders, HR and operations to advance workforce development, internal mobility, and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in Organizational Development or related field.
• Healthcare or large complex organization experience preferred.
• Expertise in OD methodologies, change management, and leadership development.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while executing operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives and HR to strengthen engagement and workforce capability.
• Lead systemwide OD, culture transformation, and leadership development initiatives.
• Design and deliver career strategy, upskilling and internal mobility programs.
• Provide operational support for onboarding and learning initiatives.
• Evaluate program outcomes and sustain continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership development

Change management

Organizational development

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

LMS

Instructional design

Job description

Title: Sr. Organizational Development & Career Strategy Consultant
Location: Fountain Valley, CA
Department: Talent Management
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Pay Range*: $123,843 - $179,454/annually

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Senior Organizational Development & Career Strategy Consultant provides systemwide strategic and operational support for organizational development, culture transformation, leadership development, change management, and career strategy initiatives across the MemorialCare enterprise. As part of a lean, high-impact OD team, this role requires a professional who is equally comfortable designing strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute—a practitioner who can move fluidly between enterprise-level planning and hands-on delivery.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Partners with executives, clinical leaders, HR teams, and operational stakeholders to strengthen engagement, workforce capability, and alignment with MHS mission and strategic priorities
• The role supports systemwide upskilling and reskilling programs, internal mobility pathways, organizational assessments, and workforce development initiatives that advance the MHS Workforce Development Plan.
• Conduct organizational assessments and implement interventions that improve team effectiveness, communication, and collaboration
• Oversee the design and implementation of career development programs that prepare employees for evolving roles and future workforce needs

Essential Job Outcomes

• Support systemwide employee engagement strategies and culture initiatives that strengthen alignment with MHS mission and values.
• Conduct organizational assessments, focus groups, and team effectiveness interventions.
• Facilitate OD tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve communication, collaboration, and performance.
• Provide operational support for systemwide New Employee Orientation and onboarding experience.
• Develop instructional materials, virtual learning modules, and evaluation tools; serve as a subject matter expert in the learning management system.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution to ensure consistent, high-quality OD deliverables.
• Oversees development of instructional design, classroom training, virtual training, self-directed learning, testing, and evaluation

Leadership & Executive Development

• Facilitate leadership development programs for leaders at all levels, including emerging leaders, clinical leaders, and operational managers.
• Support succession planning processes through assessments, development planning, and leadership capability building.
• Deliver leadership workshops, coaching sessions, and 360° feedback debriefs.
• Co-facilitate systemwide New Leader Orientation and revamp, as needed
• Provide both strategic input and operational execution for leadership development initiatives.
• Evaluate leadership effectiveness through program outcomes, 360° feedback, and bench strength indicators.

Change Management & Transformation

• Serve as a practitioner and coach for change management methodology and capability building.
• Support major transformation initiatives by conducting readiness assessments, stakeholder analyses, and adoption tracking.
• Provide consultation to leaders on communication, engagement, and change execution strategies.
• Act as both strategist and implementer—building change plans and executing the day-to-day activities required for adoption.
• Track adoption, readiness, and project milestones to ensure successful implementation.

Organizational Design, Workforce Optimization & Career Strategy

• Conduct organizational design assessments to improve structure, workflows, and decision-making.
• Support systemwide career strategy initiatives that expand internal mobility and career pathways.
• Design and deliver upskilling and reskilling programs aligned with future workforce needs.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Finance to ensure workforce capabilities align with organizational strategy and emerging care models.
• Provide tactical support to implement workforce development programs and tools.
• Ensure organizational structures and workforce plans support the MHS Workforce Development Plan

Workforce Development & External Partnerships

• Support workforce development initiatives that strengthen pipelines for allied health, nursing, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Maintain relationships with academic institutions, community organizations, and workforce agencies.
• Align external partnerships with internal career pathways and workforce development strategies.
• Track outcomes related to pipeline growth, program completion, and placement into MHS roles.
• Provide operational coordination for partnership activities and program logistics.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, community organizations, and workforce agencies

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness are our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. And there’s more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Workforce Development, or related field.
• Experience in a large, complex organization; health care experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in OD methodologies, change management, leadership development, instructional design, strategy, organizational assessment, and career strategy.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, consulting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while executing operational tasks with excellence
• Comfortable working in a lean team environment where flexibility, initiative, and hands-on execution are essential.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Development, or related field preferred.