Senior Specialist OD

Join us as a Senior OD Specialist and help COWI in implementing strategic initiatives that truly alter the course. Your know-how in project management, organizational development and adept stakeholder collaboration will bring these initiatives to life, shaping a vibrant organizational culture and propelling us toward our goals. Step into a role where your involvement will resonate across the company—let's create a brighter future together! Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

We are looking for a Senior Specialist in Organizational Development, who will be reporting to Annette Dahl Franck, VP - Global Organizational Development. You will be responsible for the integration of organizational development insights through effective project management and stakeholder collaboration to promote continuous improvement and alignment with COWI’s strategic goals.

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• Manage and implement organizational development concepts and initiatives, based on an established understanding of core people processes, leadership, and culture.
• Design project plans for people concepts, detailing objectives, resources, timelines, and expected outcomes to ensure proper implementation.
• Engage key stakeholders, incl. People & Organization Business Partners to ensure co-creation, alignment and secure support throughout project lifecycles.
• Execute and manage anchoring of people initiatives according to the strategic plan, applying agile methodologies while continuously monitoring progress and making real-time adjustments to ensure deliverables meet both quality standards and performance metrics.
• Clearly communicate and document project processes and outcomes, disseminating insights and best practices throughout the organization to promote a culture of continuous learning and collaborative improvement.

​​​​​​​Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to progress in this role is that you are open to collaborating with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• A master’s degree in organizational development, human resources, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in organizational development or related field, with knowledge in organizational change, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Project management experience and have facilitated initiatives in complex organizations.
• Solid analytical skills and proficiency in data-driven decision-making.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to persuade at all levels of the organization and communicate complex concepts clearly and simply.
• Organizational development knowledge combined with great project management skills.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, Charlotte Cecilie Rod at ccro@cowi.com or VP, Global Organizational Development, Annette Dahl Franck at anfk@cowi.com.
Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we are working towards and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.

We are focused on creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as advantages. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.