Senior Organizational Development Specialist
Children's National HospitalAbout the role
Description
The Senior Organizational Development (OD) Specialist will serve as an internal OD consultant for leaders and is responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing organizational development strategies that strengthen culture, enhance leadership effectiveness, and increase organizational agility. Reporting to the Manager of Learning & Development, this position will play a key role in strengthening organizational culture and leadership effectiveness, ensuring that leaders and teams are equipped with the capabilities, resilience, and agility needed to drive performance today while preparing for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Qualifications
Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field (required). (Required)
Master's Degree Master’s degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, Human Resources, or related field (preferred). (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
5 years Minimum 5 years of experience in in L&D, OD, talent development, change management, or related consulting roles (healthcare preferred). (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Advanced consulting, coaching, and facilitation skills, with experience influencing leaders at all levels
Extensive knowledge of organizational development theories, practices, and techniques
Expertise in change management frameworks (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR, Lewins)
Experience leading culture transformation, employee engagement, and leadership development initiatives
Skilled in data analysis, assessment tools, and metrics-based evaluation of OD initiatives
Ability to design and deliver facilitated workshops, retreats, team interventions, and learning & development programs
Proficient in strategic planning, performance improvement, and talent management
Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize, manage timelines, and align stakeholders
Familiarity with psychological safety, and leadership development
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed, unionized, or highly regulated environment
High proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, survey platforms, and other interactive technologies
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail
Required Licenses and Certifications
Change Management Certification (Preferred)
Certification in psychometric tools (e.g., Hogan, DiSC, 360, etc.) (Preferred)
Coaching certification (e.g., ICF, BCC, Co-Active, etc.) (Preferred)
Certification to facilitate leadership development frameworks such as Situational Leadership®, Crucial Conversations®, or similar methodologies. (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Consulting & Organizational Development
- Utilizes a collaborative organizational development (OD) consulting approach to partner with senior leaders to assess, design, implement, and measure strategic OD initiatives that align with hospital goals and priorities.
- Design and facilitate interactive sessions, workshops, and retreats for leaders and teams.
- Serve as an internal consultant on team effectiveness, leadership development, talent management, and cultural alignment.
- Collaborate with executive and senior leaders, HRBPs, Wellbeing, Patient Experience, etc. on integrated people strategies.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, recommend interventions, and measure impact.
- Mentor and coach team members, fostering their professional growth, enhancing OD capabilities, and supporting skill development through guidance, feedback, and collaborative learning opportunities.
- Leverage advanced, validated assessment tools (e.g., DiSC, Hogan, 360 feedback) to evaluate individual capabilities, synthesize and interpret complex assessment data, and deliver strategic, actionable debriefs that inform leadership decision-making and drive organizational effectivenes
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