Manager of Employee & Organizational Development

The Manager of Employee and Organizational Development (Manager) supports East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD) goal of building an inclusive work culture that fosters a sense of belonging for all employees and demonstrates EBMUD’s organizational values of stewardship, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

As a key leader in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Culture (ODEC), the Manager oversees the design, delivery, and evaluation of employee development, training and leadership initiatives. The role also leads programs that promote positive organizational culture and drive meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement an organizational learning & development plan in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and goals.

- Design, procure, and coordinate learning & development initiatives based on identified needs; manage relationships with internal trainers, subject-matter experts and external training consultants.

- Lead organizational change management initiatives.

- Conduct evidence-based organizational development (OD) activities, including needs assessments and gap analyses.

- Administer leadership development initiatives including mentoring, succession planning, and workforce development.

- Support career pathing efforts by helping employees set career goals and manage career expectations.

- Design and deliver the organization’s employee experience and feedback program.

- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the District’s employee recognition and appreciation program ensuring alignment with organizational values and employee experience strategies.

- Manage and lead a team of seven professional and administrative staff, internal subject matter experts, and external facilitators as needed.

The ideal candidate is emotionally and culturally intelligent and, aligned with EBMUD’s values of Stewardship, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork. Highly competitive candidates will bring the following:

- Demonstrated success in managing a diverse and evolving team.

- Experience managing an organization-wide learning and development program.

- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

- A commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

- A proactive, customer focused approach in leading high impact strategic initiatives.

- Proven ability to design and manage employee recognition programs that strengthen engagement and morale.

- Skill in preparing and overseeing a division-level budget.

- Working knowledge of human resources include benefits, employee relations, recruitment and selection, and Diversity and Inclusion.

- Professional certification such as: Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM CP) PHR certification, or Change Management (CCMP).

- Graduate study in the fields of Human Resource Development, Organizational Leadership, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related fields of study.

The annual salary is $161,052 up to $244,260. Initial placement within the range is based upon qualifications. Appointment is typically made at or below the control point ($209,364 per year).

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.