Job Description

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Pay Grade

20

DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 3, 2026

Position Summary

The Senior Manager Organizational Development reports directly to the Vice President People & Culture and plays a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing the performance, talent, and culture of our organization. Primary responsibilities of the role include designing and implementing strategic initiatives across various domains, as well as driving individual and organizational success. Responsibilities encompass overseeing performance management, succession planning, leadership development, systems and compliance training, people analytics, contract management and budget oversight, and talent development.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Oversight and facilitation of:
Performance Management:

• Designs and implements performance management processes and tools, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Succession Planning:

• Collaborates with organizational leaders to craft and execute comprehensive succession planning processes.

• Proactively builds bench strength by identifying and developing high-potential talent to meet current and future business needs.

Leadership Development:

• Leads and drives organizational development and effectiveness initiatives, overseeing the entire strategy and content creation to implementation and evaluation.

• Acts as a trusted strategic partner to leaders, ensuring a seamless alignment of organizational development strategies with business area needs and strategic initiatives.

• Conducts individual and team leadership, career and talent assessments as appropriate, using a variety of tools.

• Provides oversight and consulting support for coaching services across the organization.

Systems and compliance training:

• Ensures compliance with relevant systems, processes, and regulations for compliance training.

• Implements and maintains targeted development plans specifically addressing compliance-related initiatives.

People Analytics:

• Leverages advanced analytics to analyze employee data, providing actionable insights for optimizing HR programs and initiatives.

• Develops compelling presentations that utilize people analytics and insights to guide leaders in addressing pertinent business challenges and exploring innovative solutions.

Contract Management and Budget Oversight:

• Oversees contracts for the Organizational Development initiatives to ensure they comply, negotiates good terms, and builds relationships with vendors for seamless project execution within budget. 

• Oversees the development and administration of the Organizational Development budget, ensuring judicious allocation of resources.

Talent Development:

• Develops and maintains tailored development plans for both direct and indirect reports, incorporating mentoring, coaching, and targeted developmental assignments to ensure knowledge capture, business continuity, and effective succession planning.

Other Duties:

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight on various HR initiatives.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated, progressive experience with program management, change management, user experience, culture development, employee engagement and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience in broad-ranging, hands-on experience in areas such as program management, leadership development, organizational design, strategic planning, resource planning and budgeting.
• Experience within team facilitation, including team chartering, group problem solving or process improvement work.
• Team-based collaborative interpersonal skills that demonstrate appreciation for all employees regardless of roles or background. 
• Ability to manage group dynamics, re-direct in tense and difficult situations, unite participants in a common goal and vision.
• Innovative, agile learner that can apply lessons learned and generate solutions.
• Professional certifications in relevant subject matter (e.g., SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, Coaching certification, Project Management certification, etc.)
  
   

Competencies

Decision Quality

Acting Decisively

Driving for Results

Establishing Relationships

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Organizational Development, Leadership, or related field from an accredited university OR relevant work experience in the field of business, human resources, learning & development, customer service, and account management.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events.

After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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