Head of Development Management

Organizational Development Manager

Relocation: Yes

Korn Ferry is partnering with a global manufacturing company on their search for an Organizational Development Manager. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, the Organizational Development Manager assesses, designs, develops, and delivers leadership development, succession planning, and talent development programs. Responsibilities include identifying skill gaps, defining learning needs, scoping and scheduling training initiatives, managing timelines and deliverables, and tracking the effectiveness of learning solutions. Additionally, the OD Manager partners with leaders to evaluate organizational and team development needs, ensuring that programs align with business goals and drive measurable performance improvement.

Designs, leads, and executes organizational development strategies and programs aligned with this company’s business goals.

Delivers learning through hybrid, virtual, and blended formats including eLearning, live webinars, and self-directed digital resources.

Partners cross-functionally to enhance and manage comprehensive employee and leadership onboarding programs and processes.

Supports organizational design initiatives, ensuring appropriate structures, resources, and interventions are in place across all levels of the organization.

Provides organizational development consulting to managers, helping align departmental performance initiatives with broader business objectives.

Contributes to succession planning efforts through the creation and delivery of high-potential talent development programs.

Leads organizational development and employee engagement projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.

Manages the talent development infrastructure, encompassing annual talent reviews, coaching programs, and multi-rater assessments.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education or Business.

5+ years of training and facilitation experience.

Must be willing to work onsite at Chicago office 3 days per week.

Ability to travel 40%.

Full-time

Human Resources and Training

Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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