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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$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to implement transformational change by coaching frontline leaders, analyzing business strategies, and driving sustainable performance improvements across client organizations through...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Engage with Fortune 500 clients as a Management Consultant, driving transformational change by coaching managers, analyzing data, and improving operational performance through tailored solutions that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a renowned management consulting firm providing hands-on coaching for frontline leaders to drive significant operational improvements across diverse industries through extensive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic consulting role, driving transformational change and sustainable performance improvements for diverse clients across various industries through hands-on leadership and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion transformative change by guiding frontline managers in improving performance and profitability through data-driven coaching and customized solutions in diverse industries with extensive trave...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform client operations by coaching and implementing behavioral change, driving sustainable performance improvements, and fostering team unity through hands-on consulting in diverse business envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive transformative change by coaching leaders in operational excellence, improving productivity and performance across diverse industries while building sustainable solutions tailored to client need...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Bring your expertise to drive transformational change for clients, leading teams in implementing sustainable performance improvements across diverse projects. Collaborate closely with frontline manage...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful consulting services by coaching leaders, analyzing operational performance, and driving transformational change to enhance productivity and profitability across diverse industries. E...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive transformation by coaching leaders and optimizing processes in diverse industries. Collaborate closely with clients to implement sustainable changes that enhance performance, quality, and profit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business performance by coaching and consulting with clients across diverse industries while traveling extensively to enhance leadership and management pra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding market presence and client relationships across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, connecting regional priorities with strategic business development efforts to drive growth and...

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations by coaching managers and implementing solutions that drive performance improvements across industries, while traveling extensively to client sites...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate client organizations by providing hands-on consulting that drives sustainable performance improvements alongside frontline leaders in diverse industries, ensuring impactful business transforma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive sustainable performance as you coach leaders in transformative change across diverse industries, collaborating closely to enhance productivity and profitability through customized solutions and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead contractor management initiatives to enhance compliance, performance, and safety across a complex organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline onboarding and oversight processes, ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $135K *

Drive operational excellence as a Systems Manager, overseeing installation, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring at a customer site. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation solutions and e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage in environmental and social risk management, collaborating with senior specialists to oversee project compliance, assess risks, and enhance accountability across diverse sectors, ensuring susta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $140K *

Transform leadership capabilities by designing and facilitating innovative development programs for associates across a diverse portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community ne...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading acquisition support for cutting-edge C3C technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational effectiveness and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic defense...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading program management efforts for critical defense systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful acquisition, execution, and sustainment of advanced military technologi...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to lead program management efforts in defense acquisition, ensuring compliance with DoD policies while driving successful execution of critical projects that enhance national security...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to organizational change and learning strategies that enhance EHR adoption and user experience. Collaborate with diverse teams to assess needs, develop training solutions, and implement cha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$136K - $160K *

Champion the full business development lifecycle, leading teams in opportunity identification, capture strategy, and proposal development to drive strategic growth across federal and international mar...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $88K *

Lead the charge in overseeing project execution and strategic planning, ensuring compliance and quality across workforce development functions while fostering team growth and operational excellence...

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  •   Less than 5 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.