Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section Head JOB
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About the Role
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi seeks an Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section Head to lead OD strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Organizational Development (OD) strategy and related operational plans
- Lead and manage OD related projects, ensuring execution in line with approved plans and KPIs
- Direct and manage developing and implementing strategic workforce planning for DCT and its assets
- Directly develop the operating model for DCT’s sector and assets
- Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through leadership of the Section
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (Master preferred) in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or related field
- At least 8 to 10 years of experience in Organization Development
- At least 3 years of experience in a managerial position
- AIHR, SHRM, STA Professional certification in human resources is preferred
- Strategic thinking and OD systems knowledge
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Job Details
- Job Title: Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section Head
- Department: Organization Development and Change Enablement
- Section: Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section
- Direct Manager: Organization Development and Change Enablement Director
Role Purpose
- To lead and manage the organization's development and workforce planning functions by designing and implementing organizational structures, workforce strategies, and development frameworks that support long term business objectives and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Organizational Development (OD) strategy and related operational plans, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives and business priorities.
- Lead and manage OD related projects, ensuring they are executed in line with approved operational plans, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Direct the unit to foster effective engagements with DCT sectors / departments to identify organizational development needs.
- Design and implement Organization Development policies, procedures, processes and tools to be deployed.
- Direct and manage developing and implementing strategic workforce planning for DCT and its assets, aligning leading practices and utilizing various data sets related to workforce.
- Support collaborating with various sections / units in the business to ensure that various data sets are accurate and reliable.
- Analyze workforce data to develop recommendations for improving workforce efficiency and optimization.
- Directly developing the operating model for DCT’s sector and assets, in partnership with the business.
- Act as an internal advisor to DCT sectors / departments, ensuring the organization structure is aligned to the mandate, strategy and operating model.
- Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the Section by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff.
- Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned section.
- Manage the preparation and recommend the section budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Master Preferred) in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or any other degree within relevant industry.
- AIHR, SHRM, STA Professional certification in human resources is preferred.
Experience
- At least 8 to 10 years of experience in Organization Development with at least 3 years of experience in a managerial position (Consultancy Experience Preferred) or any other experience within a similar role or industry.
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- OD systems knowledge
- Policy development methodologies
- Excellent research, analysis, and storytelling skills
- Proficiency in data interpretation and simulation tools
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage cross functional teams and drive consensus
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