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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering mission-critical IT Operations and Maintenance services, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while managing complex federal programs and multidiscip...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform program delivery by managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and fostering customer relationships. Leverage your expertise in large-scale integr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the successful delivery of diverse programs, ensuring technical, schedule, and financial performance while managing customer relationships and program staffing across multiple projects...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex programs while managing diverse portfolios. Drive customer satisfaction and performance through effective risk management and integration of activities across mul...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform business growth by leading strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Oversee proposal teams across multiple units, foster client relationships, and deliver actionable marketing strat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $135K *

Discover your potential by designing a unified learning and culture experience. Lead talent development initiatives, onboarding, and community programs to foster connection and growth within a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$76K - $115K *

Engage senior leaders in higher education to shape impactful advancement strategies, deliver expert advisory services, and drive financial and mission-oriented outcomes through innovative research and...

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex systems engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive mission success and enhance Signa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in workforce development and skills assessment to enhance IT capabilities. Analyze data, support job architecture, and facilitate employee learning initiatives. Collaborate with teams to optimi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $187K *

Drive large-scale workforce funding opportunities to enhance enrollment growth. Leverage senior networks across government and private sectors to secure partnerships, shape funding initiatives, and na...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $187K *

Drive large-scale workforce funding opportunities by leveraging senior networks and insights. Shape partnerships that enhance enrollment growth and navigate complex negotiations to secure impactful fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic communications, enhancing brand reputation and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with internal clients to develop impactful communication strategies that align with orga...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $150K *

Elevate federal agency operations by automating complex workflows and scaling cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure resilient, secure, and optimized environments, driving mission-crit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate enterprise architecture by leading a team to align technology initiatives with business strategy, ensuring innovative solutions and governance while driving high-impact design and implementati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise architecture by aligning technology initiatives with business strategy, guiding a small team, and driving innovative solutions that enhance operational capabiliti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $168K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and fostering a culture of innovation across teams. Drive automation and operational excellence in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $168K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of cloud-native infrastructure. Oversee DevOps initiatives, ensuring high-performance workflows and automation practices while collaborating wi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $162K *

Drive excellence in nursing education by designing and implementing innovative curricula, fostering continuous learning, and enhancing clinical skills through collaboration and evidence-based practice...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $129K *

Join our dynamic team as a Project Management Analyst III, where you'll facilitate U.S./UK Joint Program meetings, manage logistics, and ensure compliance with export control requirements while collab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Help us architect and maintain secure cloud-native infrastructure, deploying automated pipelines and managing containerized architectures for classified environments, ensuring compliance with stringen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to provide project management support for innovative Battle Management programs. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensure project goals are met, and contribute to technical guidance i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform program management practices by developing governance frameworks, establishing policies, and coaching leaders. Drive efficiency and best practices across the portfolio while enhancing skills...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $190K *

Take ownership of change management strategies for enterprise-level transformations, guiding C-suite leaders and running impactful programs across marketing, sales, and service. Shape the future of cl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $145K *

Empower our leadership team by managing complex operations and enhancing productivity. Collaborate across diverse teams to support high-priority initiatives at the intersection of AI and national secu...

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

$126K - $264K *

Lead the charge in executing data center fit-outs across multiple sites, ensuring power readiness and timely project delivery. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, manage schedules, and communica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.