Organization Design Senior Manager

Alter Domus; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Reporting to the Head of Organizational Effectiveness, the Organizational Design Senior Manager will lead the strategic reorganization and redesign of work, organizational structures, and roles in North America (NA) and Europe, impacted by the migration of work to relevant countries in line with the new target operating model. The role focuses on managing excess capacity, ensuring alignment with business goals, and enabling a seamless transition that supports future sustained and profitable growth. This role will initially be offered as a 6 month fixed-term contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead the development and execution of organizational redesign strategies, plan and methodology to align with the migration goals supporting future target operating model.
2. Facilitate the design of the future-state organizational structure, roles, and workforce distribution across impacted regions.
3. Collaborate with senior leaders to manage excess capacity in NA and EMEA by identifying and addressing redundancy, redeployment, and reskilling opportunities.
4. Act as a key advisor to leadership, providing insights and recommendations for long-term workforce planning.
5. Partner with HR, business leaders, and the Knowledge Transfer Manager to ensure alignment of organizational changes with operational objectives and KPI’s.
6. Facilitate decision-making and drive consensus among stakeholders for proposed organizational changes.
7. Facilitate the design of policies and frameworks to manage workforce transitions, including redeployment, severance, and workforce optimization plans.
8. Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations across impacted regions.
9. Ensure comms and engagement plan is in place to enable a seamless transition of work from NA and EMEA to relevant locations.
10. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of organizational changes, providing regular updates to leadership.
11. Develop and track KPIs to assess the success of reorganization efforts and alignment with business objectives.
12. Provide guidance and mentorship to the Organizational Design Manager and other team members.
13. Oversee cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of redesign efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Organizational Development, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
2. 8+ years of experience in organizational design, workforce planning, or business transformation roles.
3. Proven track record of leading large-scale organizational change programs.
4. Certifications in organizational design, change management, or related fields are a plus.

PROFILE:

1. Strong expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and restructuring.
2. Strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to manage complex change programs.
3. Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
4. Knowledge of global labor laws and compliance requirements.
5. Proficiency in workforce planning tools and organizational design software, Orgvue preferably.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

1. Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave.
2. Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave.
3. Continuous mentoring along your career progression.
4. Active sports, events and social committees across our offices.
5. Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program.
6. The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan.

Equity in every sense of the word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.