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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative scientific software for MPAS infrastructure, enhancing model integration and performance across HPC platforms while collaborating with diverse teams to advance...

College Park, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $135K *

Transform business development operations by leading CRM initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing reporting. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic growth and improve organizational effec...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Elevate our DevOps capabilities by automating build and deployment processes, ensuring platform health, and enhancing monitoring tools. Collaborate with teams to implement secure, scalable solutions i...

Washington, DCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive program delivery across multiple products, ensuring timely outcomes by managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder priorities. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate project data...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive user-centered design initiatives by leading research, mapping journeys, and prototyping solutions. Collaborate with teams to validate usability and outcomes while maintaining design practices an...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance our market strategy by leveraging technical expertise to identify and pursue opportunities in Distribution Planning, Design, and Grid Modernization, while building strong relationships with ut...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading Cisco AppDynamics implementations and optimizations. Drive performance engineering initiatives, enhance application monitoring, and deliver best practices across diverse cl...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion business growth by driving market development in healthcare. Build relationships, achieve sales objectives, and influence cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions while ma...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Shape impactful health initiatives by providing expert project management support to the CDC's Office of the Director, ensuring effective prioritization, coordination, and execution of programs in a d...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$147K - $233K *

Lead the charge in executing complex government development programs that ensure reliable, secure, and resilient connectivity solutions across various domains, meeting critical mission objectives with...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing service quality through rigorous quality assurance and process audits. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with ITIL practices and drive contin...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $148K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects, managing resources, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive strategic initiatives and maintain client relationship...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing document management for construction and engineering projects. Drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and support project teams...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $133K *

Join a team that's building and leading a high-performing Business Development group. Drive prospecting strategies, enhance team performance, and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to accelerate pip...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $98K *

Lead the development and management of Building Information Models, enhancing project execution through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and advanced VDC technologies across various sectors...

Germantown, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of our web strategy by leading a cross-functional team to optimize user experience, drive demand generation, and enhance web performance. Your expertise will transform our website int...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion seamless technical integrations by leading end-to-end delivery, troubleshooting, and documentation. Collaborate with customer IT teams to ensure compliance and optimize data flows in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving strategic programs and innovations in health emergencies. Lead multiple initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and community impact while collaborating with divers...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by bridging commercial airline operations with military AOC modernization. Leverage your expertise to guide software teams and enhance operational strategies in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $116K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative ServiceNow solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance IT service management and optimize performance. Make a difference in a team-focused enviro...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $234K *

Unlock potential by driving transformative enablement strategies that enhance revenue performance. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on program design, focusing on AI integration and cr...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock the potential of Open Source and AI governance by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance, drive best practices, and foster innovation across the enterprise, while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Drive your sales career forward by leading strategic discovery conversations and developing enterprise accounts. Collaborate with technical teams to engage prospects, understand their security needs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $149K *

Architect innovative technical solutions by analyzing business needs, assessing current systems, and implementing effective designs to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic goals...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.