Organization Development Lead

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Organization Development Lead to join our team! In this role, you will lead organizational transformation efforts, build and develop technical departments/divisions, implement change management strategies, and support public sector development initiatives for large-scale transportation projects. You will play a key role in aligning organizational structures, processes, and culture with project goals to ensure long-term success and stakeholder alignment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of organizational transformation programs tailored to transportation and public sector needs.
• Build and develop technical departments/divisions, including defining structures, roles, and capabilities to support project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute change management strategies, including communication plans, training initiatives, and resistance mitigation to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Advise on organizational design, including facility setup, resource allocation, and integration of technical teams within public sector environments.
• Establish policies, procedures, and quality assurance systems for organizational development to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including government entities, industry partners, and internal teams, to align development efforts with strategic objectives.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and professional development of staff for technical and operational roles.
• Support the creation of development materials, frameworks, and resources for organizational initiatives.
• Establish performance metrics and evaluation systems to assess organizational effectiveness, transformation progress, and departmental performance.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and resource plans related to organizational development activities in coordination with senior leadership.
• Promote partnerships with external institutions and agencies for benchmarking, best practices, and collaborative development.
• Represent the organization in strategic meetings, stakeholder engagements, and public sector forums.
• Drive innovation in organizational development methods, including digital tools, blended approaches, and data-driven strategies.
• Provide mentorship and act as a subject matter expert in change management and public sector transformation.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in organizational transformation, with proven expertise in building technical departments/divisions and strong change management background.
• Previous experience in public sector development, preferably in transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Additional certifications in change management, organizational development, or related areas are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is required.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation programs in complex environments.
• Experience in setting up or supporting organizational structures in public sector or technical contexts.
• Strong understanding of public sector regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Communication skills in Arabic is preferred.
  
  
  

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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