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Ref: KP902-38
Job description / Role
Synopsis
In this role, you're responsible for creating and implementing organisational development (OD) strategies and activities that maximise the effectiveness of the Etihad Airways Group. You will lead the OD solutions delivery workstream of major initiatives around organisational assessment (OA), organisation design, culture, leadership alignment and related people-centric solutions.
The Manager OD is expected to be an expert in the processes, tools and methodologies associated with the domain and has advanced insight into best practices and future thinking in the field. You will be a hands-on practitioner supporting Etihad divisions to diagnose, propose and deliver human-centric solutions to complex business challenges. In addition, you will partner closely with the HR Business Partnering (HRBP) team and other HR domain experts in delivering effective HR services and measuring their quality and results.
Accountabilities
- Represent the needs of the OD team in the diagnosis, design and execution of OD solution offerings in response to business challenges
- Partner with the Heads of HR and HRBP to provide strategic thought to identify and recommend appropriate solutions, align on solution design and leverage broader teams within and external to HR
- Conduct internal and external benchmarking and research to inform OD solution design
- Provide advice and recommendations to senior leaders about how to approach organisational effectiveness for their business divisions and teams
- Facilitate OD workshops and use a range of diagnostic and dialogic OD approaches to engage stakeholders in interactive solution design
- Guide stakeholders through the OD process consulting cycle and project manage the OD workstream of Etihad transformation initiatives
- Utilise Eithad organisational health tools to identify opportunities for increased workforce engagement, team climate, and motivation, ultimately leading to high individual and organisational performance
- Participate in the governance and decision support for the Etihad Aviation Group company wide manpower plan
- Contribute to the development of the OD practice area methods, tools, and processes
- Provide guidance and direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Minimum of 8 years experience in conducting organisational assessments and delivering large-scale business transformation with a focus on people-centric OD solutions such as organisation design, leadership and team effectiveness, culture, organisational change management and strategic workforce planning
- Demonstrated experience in fostering a continuous improvement environment using a combination of diagnostic and dialogic (human-centric) OD solutions
- Extensive knowledge of OD theory, design, and execution with OD certifications highly desirable
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives in parallel and can work effectively at all levels, quickly establishing and then maintaining accountability and trust with stakeholders
- Fluent English speaker with excellent English writing skills. Arabic would be considered an added advantaged
- Excellent project management, time management skills and attention to detail
- Degree in business or related field, MBA desirable
About the Company
Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.
With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.
This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.
Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.