Dir, Organization Design

Updated: Yesterday Location: New York, NY, United States Job ID: 25108698-OTHLOC-1160-2DH Job Summary The Director of Organization Development (OD) leads the OD team within the Org Effectiveness & Change center of excellence in HR and serves as an internal consultant. This role oversees and leads key strategic initiatives in partnership with business executives and HR Business Partners in organization analysis, organization design, operating model design, and team effectiveness. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Partnership Serves as an enterprise thought leader on organizational development, staying current on industry trends and leveraging external networks to bring new solutions. Partners closely with senior leaders, Corporate Strategy, HRBPs, and Finance BPs to translate business strategy into effective organizational solutions. Leads assessments to identify organizational gaps and design customized interventions. Translates organizational goals into measurable outcomes that drive sustained impact. Organization Effectiveness Develops and oversees OE initiatives including org analysis, org & role design, operating model design, strategy alignment, and culture transformations. Designs organizations and operating models for future success by creating and assessing options, outlining phases/interim designs, facilitating participative processes, and planning implementation. Serves as an internal OE consultant to senior teams; designs and delivers leadership development sessions and workshops. Ensures all OD solutions are scalable, evidence‑based, and anchored in business priorities. People Leadership Leads, develops, and inspires a small, high‑performing team of OD professionals. Aligns resources across the matrix to support high‑quality execution and team member growth. Sets clear goals, establishes accountability, and promotes continuous growth and innovation. Fosters a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and high performance. Critical Skills Determines appropriate analysis techniques and leads completion of analyses to structure or implement changes that increase effectiveness and meet business goals. Synthesizes complex concepts and data into actionable insights and recommendations. Understands interdependencies within an organization and accounts for them in plans and recommendations. Manages a portfolio of projects, defining milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and ensuring on‑time, high‑quality delivery. Engages in difficult conversations and resolves conflicting viewpoints to advance ideas or projects. Key Behaviors Proactively solves challenges and mitigates risks. Sets clear expectations with stakeholders and consistently delivers. Effectively collaborates with partners. Seeks various perspectives to create better results. Communicates clearly and often. Aligns cross‑functional partners and manages conflicts constructively. Shows up prepared, engaged, and with solutions. Clarifies team priorities, scope, trade‑offs, and removes barriers. Provides timely, specific, performance‑based recognition and rewards to motivate and energize teams. Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Expert knowledge of organizational and cultural awareness. Expert ability to extract insights from data with a demonstrated analytical mindset. Expert ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in both verbal and written form across all levels of the organization. Expert ability to use facts, expertise, and persuasive techniques to influence others, adapting style for the audience, especially senior HR and business leaders. Expert ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects. Expert ability to adapt style and collaborate effectively in a dynamic matrix environment; develops recommendations to sell ideas or services. Strong learning agility and business acumen. Proven track record in managing organizational development projects in a global environment with local and geographically dispersed teams. Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Benefits Company car or car allowance. Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision. Company match 401k. Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance. Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time (subject to state and municipal requirements). Salary Range: $118,700.00 - $207,800.00 The Company, at its sole discretion, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides reasonable accommodations when appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Syneos Health, Inc.