BAE Systems

Mgr II- OD&L

BAE Systems$108K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of related experience.
  • Master's or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience.
  • 10 years in organization development or related fields.
  • Experienced in effective people leadership and talent development.
  • Ability to diagnose organizational dynamics and facilitate productive conversations.
  • Strong consulting, facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for guiding complex dialogue.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of OD practitioners delivering enterprise-wide consulting.
  • Partner with leaders to analyze human dynamics affecting organizational performance.
  • Diagnose team and organizational challenges using qualitative assessment methods.
  • Design and facilitate engagements for team clarity and decision-making.
  • Support new leaders in establishing expectations and alignment within their teams.
  • Guide evolving teams on purpose, strategic direction, and collaboration needs.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR Partners on team dynamics and effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a diverse team in a strategic role.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects that shape organizational culture.
  • Access to continuous learning and development resources.
  • Collaborative work environment with emphasis on partnership and support.
  • Focus on organizational effectiveness and proactive problem-solving.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you energized by helping leaders navigate the human dynamics that shape team performance? Do you excel at diagnosing root causes, designing thoughtful Organization Development approaches, and facilitating conversations that unlock clarity and alignment? Are you a strategic people leader who thrives in developing others, steering a portfolio of complex OD work, and elevating how teams function across an organization?

If so, we're looking for a Manager II, Organizational Development who brings insight, curiosity, and structure to human systems, leads a team of practitioners, and partners with leaders to create healthier, more effective ways of working.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Organization Development practitioners who deliver high-quality consulting and facilitation across the enterprise.
  • Partner with leaders to understand the human dynamics shaping team and organizational performance, including alignment, clarity, trust, roles, decision-making, and ways of working.
  • Diagnose root causes of team and organizational challenges through qualitative assessment methods such as interviews, stakeholder input, team climate exploration, and observation.
  • Design and facilitate targeted Organization Development engagements that help teams build shared understanding, make key decisions, strengthen relationships, and create clarity and commitment around how they work together.
  • Support new leader transitions by helping leaders and their teams establish expectations, purpose, operating norms, and alignment.
  • Support new or evolving teams by guiding conversations around team purpose, strategic direction, roles, collaboration needs, and team culture.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR Business Partners, helping them interpret team patterns, dynamics, and opportunities for improved effectiveness.
  • Build strong partnerships across the organization to anticipate needs and provide proactive organizational effectiveness support.
  • Develop and refine OD tools, frameworks, and methodologies that strengthen the team's practice and ensure consistency and quality in delivery.
  • Continuously assess the impact of engagements through feedback and alignment indicators and incorporate insights into future practice.
  • Stay current with research and trends in Organization Development, team effectiveness, and human systems to inform ongoing practice evolution.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree plus 10 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • 10 years of related experience in organization development, team effectiveness, human systems consulting, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience in effective people leadership, including developing talent, coaching teams, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose organizational and team dynamics and facilitate productive, clarity-building conversations.
  • Excellent consulting, facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and credibly with leaders at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information, navigate ambiguity, and build trust with stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to guide groups through sensitive or complex dialogue.
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Preferred Skills and Education

  • Degree in Organizational Development, Psychology, Leadership, Human Resources Management or Business Administration.
  • Organization Design expertise.


This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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