Our client, a commercially driven and large business conglomerate in The UAE is currently in search of a hands-on Organisation Design Manager to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi.

This person is expected to develop and execute organisation design principles, and is responsible for leading on organisation design initiatives and organisation design process.

The role

- Develop and maintain the organisation's job architecture framework, ensuring alignment with organisational design principles and operational needs
- Support senior stakeholders through the entire OD transformation, from current state assessment to program roadmap delivery
- Provide expert advice and coaching on organisational design practices to leadership teams and HR stakeholders
- Align workforce planning with strategic objectives and manage change initiatives through communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, and implementation plans
- Leverage data-driven insights, benchmarking, and industry trends to inform organisational decisions and drive continuous improvement
- Work with the talent team to design, implement and deliver the OD elements of the firm's people strategy

Client requirements

- UAE National with Family book / degree in HR and ideally with MBA and relevant HR certificates and professional qualifications
- A specialist in organisational design with a deep understanding of industry best practices and a strong ability to align business strategy with people practices
- Minimum of 8 years' experience from a similar background
- Advanced analytical skills, you can dive into the details while maintaining a clear view of the broader strategic picture
- Experienced in managing internal relationships to ensure the effective delivery of OD initiatives and possess a natural curiosity that drives you to question the status quo and continuously improve processes
- Possesses a strong communication and relationship building skills to influence senior stakeholders
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously and confident in using data to build compelling cases for change and effectively communicate them to stakeholders