ABOUT THE ROLE
The role involves coordinating various aspects to ensure timely and effective measures are in place for achieving the overall objectives of the assigned business unit. This includes supporting the development and implementation of Organization Development (OD) strategies and solutions aligned with corporate strategies for the long-term vision. You will provide advisory and consultancy services to management on long-term planning, organizational structuring, mergers, joint ventures, and optimizing manpower and business processes across the company.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Job Specific:
Organization Development
- Support the design and delivery of appropriate OD interventions, programs, team development and change management in line with company future requirements.
- Provide oversight and vision to maintain the transformational change strategy and ensure sustainability of change management solutions.
- Manage the development and implementation of Group Wide OD strategies in alignment with Corporate Directions and Programs.
- Provide consultancy and advisory services through a Centre of Excellence for organizational performance initiatives.
- Oversee and manage the organizational design and restructuring processes to ensure alignment with corporate policies and meet business needs.
- Direct the development of Organization Manuals outlining roles, functions, and inter-relationships.
- Initiate organizational reviews and health checks to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conduct studies to assess organizational needs and manpower requirements, and manage the provision of related consultancy services.
- Analyze OD performance and provide recommendations for improvements and readiness assessments.
- Share best practices and lead change through innovative approaches.
Generic:
Management
- Plan and supervise departmental activities to achieve Division objectives efficiently.
- Develop knowledge and innovation within the department, supporting Personal Development Plans and Talent pipelines in alignment with Emiratization targets.
Budgets and Operational Plans
- Assist in preparing Division budgets and monitor expenditure.
- Investigate significant variances for effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Implement departmental policies and internal controls in line with work programs.
Performance Management
- Implement the Company Performance Management System and monitor achievement of departmental KPIs.
Organisation Structure and Development
- Review and recommend organizational structures that optimize human capital while meeting business objectives sustainably.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Foster innovation and support change management initiatives to enhance operations and services.
- Recommend internal process improvements to achieve greater efficiency in accordance with ISO standards.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Promote HSE culture and ensure compliance with policies and sustainability guidelines.
- Provide HSE training to all department employees.
Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports
- Prepare departmental MIS and progress reports for effective management.
COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
- Collaborate with the VP and OD team for planning and executing OD initiatives across Group Companies.
- Engage regularly with senior management and HC Business Partners to monitor organizational design initiatives.
- Coordinate closely with HC functions such as Strategy and Talent Management.
External:
- Maintain relationships with local and international vendors and third-party service providers for resource supply and service procurement.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Human Resource Management or equivalent.
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- 15 years professional experience in HR Management, with a focus on OD and related processes in large organizations.
- 8 years in a relevant managerial role.
- Deep knowledge of OD methodologies and tools, strong understanding of organizational effectiveness concepts.
- Ability to diagnose organizational problems and interact with line managers.
- Good understanding of business principles and drivers.
- Strong project management skills and strategic thinking capabilities.
Professional Certifications
- Advanced certification in Organization Design & Development (preferable).
- Certified Change Management Practitioner (preferable).
CORE / TECHNICAL SKILLS
- AI Fluency (L3)
- AI-Driven Process Optimization (L4)
- Intelligent Data Interpretation (L4)
- Human Capital Policies Design (L4)
- Process Design and Management (L4)
- Organization Design (L4)
- Workforce Planning (L1)
- Long Term Business Planning (L4)
- Workshop Facilitation (L4)
- Data Analysis, Interpretation and Visualization (L4)
- Human Capital System Management (L4)
BEHAVIORAL / LEADERSHIP SKILLS
As per the approved Competency dictionary.
