What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organizational Development Manager position at Food Lion?
At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.
POSITION SUMMARY
Evaluate, assess and support organizational leaders, managers and teams to identify areas for personal, professional and organizational growth, as well as supports functional change management iniatives. Provide Organizational Development interventions, coaching/advising HRBPs and functional leaders and driving organizational change to achieve strategic priorities and goals. Supports the development and delivery of a strategic plan to grow competence in change leadership, culture, change management and leadership development to achieve organizational results.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Builds business partnerships and provides strong consultation to develop functional strategies aligned with the overall business strategy and associate experience.
- Influences and collaborates with HRBPs. Develops and utilizes standard organizational development & change tools and methodologies and ensures best practices are leveraged and sustainable.
- Assesses change associated with normal business or strategic initiatives within functions, developing change tactics that support successful implementation and/or adoption.
- Develops and facilitates management level learning groups and team building efforts.
- Studies team dynamics and recommends opportunities for development.
- Trains team members in traditional and non-traditional settings on interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Assesses functional and organizational systems and develops systemic solutions to increase organizational effectiveness.
- Supports the performance management process for the organization; evaluates, assesses and advises leaders, managers, teams and individuals on development opportunities.
- Develops standards, tools and processes; monitors, measures and evaluates effectiveness of organizational development and change interventions.
- Handles multiple projects, priorities and problems simultaneously while maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the field of OD and change.
- Develops and executes OD and change initiatives, interventions and processes that emphasize, support and encourage continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge in OD theory, application and understanding of group process
- Broad organizational and functional skills/understanding
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong emotional intelligence and confidence to influence and facilitate change throughout organization hierarchy.
- Working knowledge of adult learning theories and OD/change management methodologies
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to analyze, conduct needs assessments; identify effective and sustainable OD and change solutions to drive corporate goal attainment.
- Influence Leadership to adopt OD/change recommendations and coach leader to effectively support change efforts.
- Self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and priorities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across the organization in cross-functional groups.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including outstanding verbal and written communication.
- Strong presentation skills.
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Recruiting Department at recruiting@foodlion.com