Organizational Development Manager

Organizational Development Manager

The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program's Organizational Development Manager offers an exciting opportunity to work on multiple projects with the world's most prestigious companies and partner with them to align people, processes, and culture at their new or expanding Virginia locations.

The successful candidate brings expertise in organizational development, adult learning, and change management, with the ability to translate business needs into meaningful learning experiences that drive individual and organizational success. This role offers a unique opportunity to interface with client companies – primarily advanced manufacturing, technology, warehousing and corporate headquarters – and design and deliver learning and organizational development solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of engaging and comprehensive organizational development training programs based on client needs and learning objectives
• Develop customized training modules that equip employees with the skills needed to excel based on client needs in a face-to-face, self-paced, and eLearning platforms
• Manage module materials to ensure rapid readiness and scalability while developing a suite of standard learning modules that will serve as the program's core offerings
• Lead the assessment of clients' organizational needs, and coordinate the design, implementation, and evaluation of tailored programs and solutions that promote professional development and continuous learning
• Collaborate closely with client leadership and serve as a senior consultant to understand the client's culture, organizational objectives, and needs
• Prepare and facilitate training content designed to meet learning needs of diverse audiences
• Support project scope development, including success measures, delivery criteria, and scope change requests with the Accelerator project team and client stakeholders
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including visualization developers, video producers, and external vendors to establish project timelines and execute project tasks efficiently
• Develop and maintain pre- and post-assessments, as well as roster data for facilitated trainings
• Serve as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and satisfaction
• Monitor service deliverables to maintain the Talent Accelerator standard

Job Qualifications:

• People focus with a strong commitment to service
• Deep understanding of organizational development, workforce development, leadership, culture, and change management
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills
• Comfortable operating in a client-facing capacity
• Ability to adapt and integrate with stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging trends in learning, leadership, and organizational development
• Capacity to prioritize and deliver multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Capacity for regional, domestic, and occasional international travel

Experience Required:

• Previous work experience in instructional design for a minimum of 7 years
• Extensive experience designing and delivering training modules using Articulate, PowerPoint, or other instructional design technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills for a setting of up to thirty people
• In-depth knowledge of instructional trends that use technology
• Working with global work teams in a professional environment
• Ability to work in an accelerated paced environment

Experience Desired:

• Previous work experience in instructional design for 10+ years
• Substantial experience developing and delivering customized process and job-specific training for technician level employees
• Previous work experience in either program or project management for 5 years
• Extensive experience designing, developing and delivery of training plans
• Experience in workforce development
• Substantial private-sector experience working in and/or with large, multinational firm(s)

This is a hybrid position based in VEDP's office in Richmond, Virginia.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

All candidates must apply through our website. A valid Virginia driver's license and ability to obtain a passport is required. Salary range: $90,000-$105,000. Application deadline: October 16, 2026.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP's intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources.