About this opportunity
BDO USA, Llp lists this Organizational Development Senior Specialist (People & Culture) opportunity in potomac, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The People & Culture Senior Specialist, OD leads defined Organizational Development projects and workstreams from needs assessment through implementation and evaluation. The position designs solutions for specific business challenges, facilitates complex sessions, develops recommendations, coordinates stakeholders, and supports adoption. The People & Culture Senior Specialist, OD applies sound Organizational Development judgment, manages project risks, and leads delivery activities across multiple business groups. The position may supervise entry-level team members and serves as a subject matter resource for assigned workstreams.
Job Summary
The People & Culture Senior Specialist, OD leads defined Organizational Development projects and workstreams from needs assessment through implementation and evaluation. The position designs solutions for specific business challenges, facilitates complex sessions, develops recommendations, coordinates stakeholders, and supports adoption. The People & Culture Senior Specialist, OD applies sound Organizational Development judgment, manages project risks, and leads delivery activities across multiple business groups. The position may supervise entry-level team members and serves as a subject matter resource for assigned workstreams.
Job Duties
Leads defined Organizational Development projects and workstreams
Assesses organizational needs through interviews, data analysis, surveys, and facilitated discussions
Designs interventions, program components, and implementation approaches
Facilitates leadership, team effectiveness, and change-management sessions
Develops recommendations, decision materials, and executive presentations
Coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, timelines, and dependencies
Manages project risks, issues, decisions, and change requests
Develops adoption plans and stakeholder communications
Measures program outcomes and recommends improvements
Coaches less experienced team members on methods and delivery standards
Presents project status, findings, and recommendations to leaders
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise interns, associates, or analysts
Provides work direction, coaching, and feedback for assigned project contributors
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in psychology, human resources, business administration, sociology, or organizational development, preferred
Master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology, organizational development, human resources, or business administration, preferred
Experience
Five (5) or more years of experience in organizational development, change management, leadership development, talent management, employee engagement, or facilitation, required
Experience leading cross-functional projects, required
License/Certifications
Prosci Change Management, project management, executive coaching, data, assessment, or facilitation certification, preferred
Software
Microsoft 365 and PowerPoint, required
Power BI, survey platforms, assessment platforms, and project-management software, preferred
Language
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Designs practical solutions for defined organizational challenges
Facilitates senior stakeholder discussions
Converts stakeholder needs into measurable project objectives
Manages scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations
Develops persuasive recommendations and presentations
Applies change-management principles to implementation planning
Coaches less experienced professionals
Makes sound decisions using qualitative and quantitative information
Designs and implements defined Organizational Development use cases involving generative artificial intelligence tools and AI agents
Develops prompts, workflows, review procedures, and adoption practices that support accurate, ethical, and effective AI-enabled solutions
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Maryland Range: $75,000 - $85,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $85,000
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Worksite address
potomac, MD, 20854, US
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