Organizational Development Manager

Position Overview

The Organizational Development (OD) Manager role at Modern Electronics - MEC involves spearheading the creation, execution, and ongoing refinement of comprehensive organizational development strategies and programs designed to enhance business outcomes, elevate leadership capabilities, and enrich the employee experience. This leadership position demands strategic acumen in translating organizational requirements into effective structures, systems, and talent initiatives. The manager will oversee diverse initiatives including job evaluation and grading, organizational design, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, leadership development, wellbeing programs, as well as reward and recognition systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Craft and implement OD strategies aligned with company goals.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to evaluate organizational needs and suggest structural and cultural enhancements.
• Advise on change management, workforce planning, and transformation efforts.
• Manage job descriptions and families, leading fair job evaluation and grading projects based on recognized methodologies.
• Perform job analyses and benchmarking to inform compensation and job level adjustments.
• Direct organizational restructuring and workforce optimization to support scalability and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain performance management processes, including KPI development and alignment.
• Coach leadership and staff on goal setting, feedback, and performance assessments.
• Analyze performance metrics to guide decisions on advancement and reward.
• Design competency-based learning and leadership development pathways, facilitating succession plans for key roles.
• Implement employee engagement surveys and collaborate on action plan follow-ups.
• Develop and manage employee wellbeing initiatives addressing physical, mental, and financial health.
• Lead reward and recognition programs aligned with company culture and values.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovative HR team culture, providing ongoing coaching and development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Organizational Psychology; Master’s degree preferred.
• Between seven and ten years of escalating responsibility in HR or OD, including at least three years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Proven expertise in job evaluation techniques such as Hay or Mercer methods.
• Successful experience designing and executing performance management, engagement, leadership development, and succession programs.
• Familiarity with employee wellbeing initiatives, reward systems, and change management approaches.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Certifications such as HRM-SCP, CIPD Level 5, or Prosci Change Management are advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Strategic expertise in HR and organizational development.
• Leadership skills and people management.
• Business acumen and commercial insight.
• Competent in change management and organizational transformation.
• Data-informed decision-making capability.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and innovation orientation.

Work Environment

• Position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with infrequent travel to other company locations.
• Frequent engagement with senior executives, employees, and external partners.