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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$98K - $167K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative Appian development projects for federal clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance digital modernization efforts, ensuring high-quality solutions and se...

Reston, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing enterprise proposals and plans, ensuring compliance and quality across submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win strategies and dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Mission Liaison / Requirements Analyst, collaborating with government stakeholders to translate operational needs into actionable software requirements, ensuring effective com...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform mission execution across the Indo-Pacific by leading host-nation engagement and integration efforts. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance planning, coordination, and problem-solv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$232K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce operations and analytics for multi-condition health care services. Develop strategies for capacity planning, staffing, and analytics to drive efficiency and sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform product initiatives by driving the Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring clarity and momentum across functions while empowering teams to focus on their expertise and decisions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Shape impactful instructional design to elevate training initiatives for service providers, enhancing their capacity to support refugees. Leverage innovative strategies across various learning platfor...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform asset management processes by developing and enhancing Oracle EBS modules, ensuring seamless integration and automation for improved efficiency and compliance in financial operations...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the member experience by owning the full lifecycle of features across a cutting-edge AI-first platform, leveraging technologies from React to GraphQL and AI services to deliver personalized...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $135K *

Lead the charge in human services policy consulting to enhance operations and compliance for government agencies. Utilize expertise in federal regulations and stakeholder engagement to provide actiona...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at acquiring new enterprise customers through consultative sales, building executive relationships, and leading complex multi-solution deals in cybersecurity, cloud, and managed se...

North Carolina, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in acquiring new enterprise customers across diverse technology solutions. Drive complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and deliver tailored solutions while focusing on n...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of enterprise solutions sales, driving new business development across cybersecurity, cloud, and AI technologies. Build executive relationships and lead complex sa...

Georgia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with leaders to develop innovative solutions, guide engineering best practices, and ensure high-quality infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to achieve technical...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $222K *

Empower the delivery of transformative technology initiatives by collaborating with leaders to enhance project execution, manage dependencies, and drive value across teams, ensuring successful outcome...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming legacy messaging solutions to modern Google technologies. Utilize your expertise in Google Workspace migrations and project management to drive successful deployments a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT workstream in executing complex business separations and transformations, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating critical activities to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic e...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion transformative IT projects by leading integrations during business separations, ensuring smooth transitions, and managing complex dependencies in fast-paced environments...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $188K *

Empower healthcare systems by leading advisory projects, managing teams, and delivering data-driven solutions. Collaborate with clients to enhance performance and build strong relationships while ensu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

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

$85K - $113K *

Join our team to empower evidence-based decision-making through effective Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) strategies. Collaborate globally to enhance health programs and ensure quality data...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional technology projects. Manage project planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment fo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $181K *

Lead and optimize enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to align systems with organizational goals while managing...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by providing strategic leadership in operations and risk management, ensuring effective integration of finance, technology, and human resources to support organizational goals and...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing sustainable software solutions in a collaborative scrum environment, ensuring quality and efficiency while addressing business needs...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.