VP - Organizational Partner - IT/BFSI

We are looking for Organizational Development Partner for one of esteemed clients .

Job Description :

Overall Job Purpose :

- Responsible for designing and driving OD programmes for the business area

- Build a deep understanding of the business strategy (in the overall context of the Group's LL&T strategy), operating model and capabilities and design and deliver the appropriate OD solutions

- Establish and manage strong working relationships with senior business stakeholders, including Heads of HR and Business MDs/senior Directors in order to:

- Identify and prioritize organizational requirements across the full range of LL&T expertise (Talent, Learning, Leadership Development, Culture &Values, Engagement etc.)

- Develop, agree and execute an integrated & innovative OD strategy, action plan and budget for the business, including leadership development, technical skills, talent management and Culture & Values), working closely with the OD Director and HRD

- Responsible and accountable for the development and tracking success metrics and core MI around LL&T for the business

- Act as the primary link between the senior business stakeholders and the Centre of Excellence, ensuring that relevant information is shared in a coherent and integrated manner

Key Accountabilities :

Business Insight & Engagement :

- Establish and manage strong relationships with senior business stakeholders, including Heads of HR and Business MDs/senior Directors, in order to gain a deep understanding of the business strategy

- Use business knowledge and insights to link common themes and identify key strategic business priorities, working closely with the OD Director and HRD

- Develop an integrated & innovative OD plan and associated budget

- Manage the stakeholder engagement for the above, presenting to Heads of HR and Business MDs/senior Directors and influencing to achieve the optimal business outcome

- Monitor business LL&T-related spend and carry out analysis to identify opportunities for efficiencies

- Act as an Business Area SME for the Centre of Excellence, providing local perspectives on the design and development of products and services

- Embed the Culture & Values into all elements of OD for the business

- Communicate potential and on-going Business Area surveys and research projects to Organisational Insight

Talent :

- Coach/upskill senior business stakeholders on Talent philosophy, policy, processes and tools

- Support the delivery of Group Talent Reviews (identification of talent, completion of profiles etc.)

- Identify and build understanding of critical role holders and high potential talent within the business

- Work closely with the OD Director to build an integrated talent and workforce plan and to actively manage the talent pipeline

MD/EXCO Development :

- Support the development of the Business Area leadership, alongside the activities of the central SLG / MD Development team(Group LL&T), drawing on internal and external experts as necessary (e.g. identification of individuals for coaching, support of individual development between formal interventions)

- Support communications from central SLG/MD Development teams

Organisational Design :

- Provide adhoc support to the OD Director in the diagnosis, design and delivery of the optimal operating model and pivotal roles for the business

Organisational Development :

- Conduct detailed training needs analysis of Business Area in line with business and HR strategies

- Develop and deliver an organisational development plan, supporting the deployment of centralized LL&T products and services

Academy :

- Manage the design, development and delivery of the business academy, with support from relevant SMEs, ensuring that it remains fit for purpose

- Ensure alignment to the overall Academies approach and manage major inter dependencies

- Ensure the Faculty model is fit for the needs of the business

Development/Management :

- Continue personal development and on the job mentoring to others.

- Act as thought leader within LL&T, developing leading edge philosophies, policies, processes and tools to drive business performance

People management (if applicable) :

- Informal management of business colleagues and external vendors as necessary

- Living the Values & Behavior in day-to-day activities

Person Specification :

Experience :

Extensive experience of partnering a global business client group in a Financial Services or - blue chip- Corporate environment in the following areas ;

- Organization Design

- Organization Development

- Talent management

- Senior Leadership Development

- Culture and Values implementation

- Must have a track record of managing large business projects and programmes including plan and budget

- Extensive experience in analysing business area strategy and operating models in order to diagnose talent, organisational& individual capability and culture needs and to develop integrated strategies in response

- Track record in designing and implementing innovative solutions to business challenges

- Extensive experience in working successfully with and presenting to clients who are at senior Director/MD level

- Extensive experience in Financial Services or - blue chip- Corporate environment

Skills and knowledge :

- Strong understanding of business strategy and track record of implementing OD program aligned to strategy in a Financial Services or - blue chip- Corporate environment

Strong understanding of the following areas, with a deep expertise in at least 2 or 3 fields :

- Organization Design

- Organization Development

- Talent management

- Senior Leadership Development

- Culture and Values implementation

- Proven project and program management knowledge with efficient levels of organisational skills

- Willingness to undergo any necessary training to reach the required level of accreditation

- Strong negotiation and presentation skills required, with senior stakeholders in HR, Business Leaders and external vendors (ie third party suppliers, negotiating service delivery and costs)

- Ability to influence and have an impact at senior levels

- Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual and global team environment, including indirect management of colleagues

- Skilled business coach

- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and visually

- Ability to understand and act upon financial information

Personal attributes :

- Politically astute and commercially aware

- Experience of working in organisations going through significant change

- Innovative and able to provide creative solutions - particularly, in developing LL&T strategy

- Ability to work and thrive in ambiguous or changing environments

- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously but collaboratively for the good of the organisation

- Cross-cultural sensitivity; embracing of diversity

It would be a People Management Role.