Organizational Development Specialist Jobs

Explore Organizational Development Specialist jobs focused on helping organizations improve how they work, grow, and adapt. These professionals use research, facilitation, and people-centered strategies to strengthen workplace culture, develop talent, guide change, and improve organizational performance. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Organizational Development Specialists Do

Organizational Development Specialists assess workplace needs and design initiatives that support business goals. Depending on the employer, responsibilities may include conducting organizational assessments, supporting leadership and employee development, facilitating workshops, improving team effectiveness, and evaluating the impact of change programs. Specialists often partner with HR, executives, managers, and employees across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and project management skills. Experience with organizational change, employee engagement, learning and development, leadership development, culture initiatives, or talent strategy can be valuable. Roles may call for a bachelor’s or advanced degree in organizational development, human resources, business, psychology, or a related field, along with relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Organizational Development Specialists work across industries and may advance into senior specialist, consultant, program lead, or organizational development leadership roles. Scope and compensation vary based on factors such as experience, industry, location, and organizational complexity. Browse Ladders to find vetted openings paying $100,000 or more and discover opportunities aligned with your expertise.

Find Organizational Development Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore professional roles in organizational development, change management, employee experience, and talent development. Review current openings, compare responsibilities, and identify opportunities where you can help organizations build more effective and adaptable workplaces.

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$100K - $120K *

Drive organizational development by designing and implementing training programs that enhance safeguards and security initiatives across various U.S. government agencies, leveraging extensive expertis...

Reston, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex IT task orders, ensuring timely implementation of technical solutions while collaborating with government officials and managing project teams effectively...

Fort Belvoir, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Support employee relations and advisory services, guiding managers on compliance and performance issues while enhancing workforce planning and development initiatives. Engage in special projects to im...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Bring your expertise to drive revenue growth in healthcare through consultative sales and strategic partnerships. Own the full sales cycle, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor future hires in a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive new business growth by engaging scholarly publishers, managing the sales cycle, and collaborating with teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs. Leverage industry insights and strategic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive sustained growth as a key commercial leader by executing innovative revenue strategies, generating new client opportunities, and expanding market presence in the evolving data center and AI infr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower businesses by analyzing transaction data and crafting actionable insights. Collaborate with sales to design solutions, build prototypes, and present findings to executives, driving enterprise...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $137K *

Lead the charge in transforming workflows with AI, driving adoption and measurable impact in legal, tax, and trade sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, implement, and evaluate innova...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $218K *

Engage with strategic customers to deploy and enhance SRE Agent capabilities, driving adoption and value through hands-on integration and development of AI-assisted incident management solutions...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead and coordinate field operations for critical IT support, ensuring timely incident response and resource management across multiple locations. Drive effective communication and operational readine...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic business development efforts focused on Veterans Affairs and federal contracts, enhancing growth through relationship building and effective communication with key...

Rockville, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage all facets of a federal travel program, ensuring compliance and efficiency in a high-volume environment. Drive improvements in processes and provide urgent support for travelers, while maintain...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $105K *

Elevate your career as a Junior SAP Integration Developer, driving technical design and development of SAP solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration and support, w...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Innovate the future of AI partnerships by driving revenue through strategic partner relationships and self-sourced enterprise accounts. Lead full sales cycles, collaborate cross-functionally, and shap...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion innovative methodologies in medical communications, leading Delphi studies and expert panels. Drive strategic insights and deliver scientifically rigorous findings to support clinical develop...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the implementation of technology programs, ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage documentat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing secure software delivery processes through CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable appli...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $165K *

Pioneer in leading a dynamic team of Solution Engineers, optimizing multi-discipline datacenter solutions across data protection, storage, compute, and networking. Drive collaboration to shape industr...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Lead the execution of carbon transaction advisory across LAC countries, managing senior government relationships and developing commercialization strategies to support forest protection initiatives an...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $128K *

Analyze and monitor security alerts, investigate threats, and enhance SOC processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure cybersecurity measures are effective, while documenting incidents and providing te...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Elevate cybersecurity operations by monitoring threats, analyzing network traffic, and coordinating incident responses. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and mentor junior analysts w...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Help us design and deliver innovative data and AI solutions that transform complex data into actionable insights, supporting critical decisions across various sectors while leading technical standards...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading K-12 district implementations, ensuring successful platform adoption through strategic planning, relationship building, and project management. Collaborate with stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Deliver strategic leadership for a centralized partner data management system, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Organizational Development Specialist do?question toggle

    An Organizational Development Specialist helps improve organizational effectiveness by assessing workplace needs and supporting initiatives such as change management, leadership development, employee engagement, team effectiveness, and culture improvement.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Organizational Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but many roles seek experience in organizational development, human resources, learning and development, or change management. Employers may also value a relevant degree, project management ability, facilitation skills, and strong communication and analytical capabilities.

  • Where do Organizational Development Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in organizations across many industries, including corporations, healthcare, technology, financial services, consulting, and nonprofit organizations. Some roles are based within HR or people teams, while others sit in strategy or transformation functions.

  • How can I find Organizational Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Organizational Development Specialist listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, responsibilities, and locations to find opportunities that match your experience.

  • What are common career paths for Organizational Development Specialists?question toggle

    Career paths may include senior organizational development specialist, change management consultant, leadership development manager, talent development leader, or director of organizational development, depending on experience and employer needs.