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 *

Lead and oversee IT project management initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable project p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive transformative Salesforce solutions in higher education as a trusted advisor. Lead architecture design, align technology with institutional goals, and ensure successful delivery of Education Clo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us in expanding equitable access to technology careers by developing employer partnerships that create job opportunities for diverse talent. This role focuses on proactive outreach, relationship...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $195K *

Drive the development and execution of strategic projects for radioisotope production facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and succe...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $195K *

Manage and coordinate cross-functional projects for radioisotope production, ensuring operational readiness and compliance while driving execution across engineering, operations, and regulatory teams...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $204K *

Unlock potential by overseeing records management and enhancing operational efficiency through automated workflows and data-driven dashboards. Collaborate across teams to support procurement and adapt...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by leading the design and governance of our Workday ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize HCM and Financials, ensuring a secure and scalable platform th...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead transformative deployments in healthcare by collaborating with executives and stakeholders. Drive operational change, manage complex projects, and enhance staffing strategies across health system...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive transformative change in healthcare by managing complex deployments, aligning stakeholders, and enhancing operational efficiency across health systems. Become a trusted advisor to executives whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

Build cohesive, secure technology solutions that align with enterprise architecture and modernize payment systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal outcomes and compliance i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading automation testing efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality assurance processes, and driving the development of robust frameworks to ensure tim...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $110K *

Drive innovative practices and strategic initiatives across PreK-Postsecondary services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance regional impact, support grant development, and align effort...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion specialized military medical training services, overseeing program coordination, instructor supervision, and quality control to ensure effective training execution for Marine Forces Special O...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic initiatives by translating high-level goals into actionable plans. Collaborate with executives to identify operational gaps and drive execution through influence, ensuring alignment...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic initiatives that translate high-level corporate vision into actionable plans. Collaborate with executives to identify operational gaps and ensure successful im...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $98K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the monitoring and resolution of IT system alerts, ensuring minimal downtime and effective incident management while documenting processes and collaborating with intern...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of operational decision tools by collaborating with data scientists and stakeholders to create reliable applications that enhance demand planning, routing, and resource allocatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$55K - $113K *

Collaborate with dynamic teams to deliver transformative technology solutions. Drive innovation, enhance systems, and support client needs across diverse projects in a fast-paced environment, utilizin...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $218K *

Transform military operational planning through advanced social science research. Lead assessments, design methodologies, and deliver insights to decision-makers, enhancing effectiveness in multi-nati...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and synchronize contract projects to achieve strategic goals. Oversee planning, monitoring, and performance reviews while implementing operational improvements and resolving issues to enhance p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $105K *

Bring your expertise to support engineering operations, coordinating recruiting, onboarding, and resource planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of initiatives a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $200K *

Drive business development strategy across the AIC portfolio, maximizing revenue with DOD and commercial clients. Lead teams to execute plans, build pipelines, and create cross-portfolio opportunities...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $200K *

Architect a transformative business development strategy across our diverse portfolio, enhancing collaboration with DOD and commercial sectors to drive revenue growth and define unified value proposit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$60K - $273K *

Transform consulting engagements in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Drive high-quality project delivery, foster client relationships, and lead teams while developing strategic insights and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $273K *

Champion the delivery of high-quality consulting projects in the pharma and healthcare sectors, leading teams, nurturing client relationships, and executing strategic initiatives that drive actionable...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.