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 evolution of integrated Talent Programs, enhancing performance, development, and employee experience across the organization. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration to meet curr...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex implementations for enterprise clients, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive customer success and optimize the use of...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate data architecture by leading design and governance for a critical modernization program, ensuring secure, scalable solutions in AWS GovCloud while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of financial and operational analysis for strategic initiatives, delivering critical insights and reporting to support executive decision-making while driving accuracy and efficiency in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of clinical documentation integrity by driving ICD-10-CM coding accuracy and enhancing provider education. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support risk adjustment initi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $167K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of federal access by leveraging your DevOps expertise to manage cloud infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure security compliance while collaborating with...

Reston, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive customer success and system reliability by leading a high-impact, agile engineering team focused on short-term initiatives that enhance product adoption and solve complex integration challenges...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by owning product areas from discovery to launch. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to transform insights into impactful solutions, driving measurable outcomes...

Vancouver, BCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $97K *

Drive community engagement and resource development across nonprofits and local governments. Collaborate with leaders to analyze feedback, identify funding opportunities, and implement strategic plans...

Staples, MNRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Drive product innovation by leading the development of AI-enabled solutions for public sector agencies, enhancing early childhood systems through strategic vision, technical architecture, and customer...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$90K - $190K *

Unlock potential by serving as a functional SME in Workday solutions, advising and configuring systems to meet client needs. Balance multiple projects while ensuring timely issue resolution and delive...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $120K *

Lead the design and implementation of automated workflows using SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power BI. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, provide training, and ensure seamless data int...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Champion new client acquisition and expand partnerships in maternal health. Manage the full sales cycle, navigate complex decision-making, and drive revenue growth while collaborating with cross-funct...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K *

Elevate client success by leading innovative training programs that enhance learning experiences. Drive product adoption and satisfaction through tailored onboarding and ongoing education, ensuring cl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive full-cycle sales for global clinical operations, fostering client relationships and developing strategic plans for service growth in alignment with company objectives...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 architecture, driving scalable solutions across enterprise sales and CRM. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with busine...

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Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Engineer robust cloud and system solutions, ensuring seamless enterprise operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement configuratio...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $198K *

Lead a dynamic software development team, driving modernization and secure engineering practices across legacy and cloud-native systems while fostering collaboration and high-quality delivery...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $336K *

Champion multiple Expert Service engagements, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery while driving effective decision-making and risk management. Lead and mentor teams, aligning project objectives...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join us in transforming digital services for Veterans. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead user experience initiatives, conduct research, and shape information architecture for a large digital portal, e...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$213K - $240K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of biologics by leading formulation development for innovative drug products. Drive strategic initiatives from early to late-stage, ensuring commercial readiness...

Waltham, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Shape the future of utility design by leading a team in joint-use and electrical distribution projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety standards while fostering client relationships...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$164K - $196K *

Unlock psychometric expertise to lead proposal strategies and craft technical documents, ensuring alignment with educational measurement principles for successful assessment products in competitive ma...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.