Manager, Org Development

The Home Depot•GEORGIA - VIRTUAL - GA01, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Partnering with business leaders and HR teams, the Manager, Organizational Development (OD) supports the design and implementation of OD solutions aligned to business strategy. Acting as an internal consultant, this role gathers and analyzes data to address gaps between current and desired organizational states, supports organization design initiatives, and helps manage change impacts and adoption efforts. On large scale initiatives, the manager works closely with OD Senior Manager(s), leading workstreams and bodies of work. The Manager independently leads small to mid-scale OD projects and facilitate post-implementation reviews and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
5 years of work experience
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
Ability to review qualitative and quantitative data to identify key themes
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to tell a story through PowerPoint
Ability to interact effectively with and influence executive leaders
Strong project management skills; must have ability to initiate project plans with minimum guidance
Discretion when handling confidential information
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR, Business, or related field
Experience gathering and synthesizing data to support informed decision-making
Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills (e.g., PROSCI or similar)
Proven experience in change initiatives in complex, matrixed environments
Prior experience in internal consulting or HR strategy roles
3 years’ experience in organizational design strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
3 years of preferred work experience
Preferred Leadership Experience: None

Responsibilities

Supports both large scale organizational design initiatives, leading workstreams, as well as leading small to mid-size initiatives. Scope of work includes team alignment, discovery (qualitative and quantitative analysis of structure, work, processes, etc.), stakeholder feedback, and design of future-state organizations.
Supports benchmarking efforts by comparing organizational health to industry standards as well as a best-fit approach and recommending improvements.
Drafts supporting materials, including organizational structures/charts, operating/governance models, and process maps.
Partners with OD Senior Manager(s) to build strong relationships with business leaders and HR Business Partners.
Serves internal stakeholders by developing a best fit approach to align evolving business strategies with our organizational structure, leadership, and culture to optimize organizational performance/effectiveness.
Conducts analysis to understand the desired future state and success metrics and identifies best-fit OD solutions across structure, process, systems, and people.
Designs and sometimes facilitates key events (e.g., workshops) to support leaders in achieving intentional alignment and planning.
Conducts change impact assessments and create communication plans and materials to support leadership and associate transitions.
Coordinates with partner teams (e.g., learning, communications, compensation, talent acquisition) to ensure smooth implementation.
Creates draft materials to support adoption of new structures and ways of working, via change integration support, leading workshops, and coordinating learning.
Follows up on project success metrics post-implementation to ensure optimal adoption and partners with the business and HR Business Partners to make adjustments and plans as appropriate.