Senior Organisational Development Manager (in Dresden)

About Staffbase

In a polarized world, we inspire people to achieve great things together. Our mission is to help organizations unlock the power of inspirational communication so they can thrive in the Narrative Age. Our award-winning communications channels – intranet, employee app and email – deliver experiences that drive engagement and inspire hearts and minds.

We’re headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany, with offices in many locations throughout the world, including New York, London, Berlin and Dresden. Our international team counts more than 750 employees from 45+ nationalities and we have a growing base of 2200+ customers that want to transform their employee experience. We are rapidly scaling, post-Series E ($115 million funding), have strong-growing revenue, and our customers love us.

We are looking for a Senior Organisational Development Manager to design and execute three strategic talent programs at Staffbase: Top Talent, Diverse Talent, and Young Talents. This role offers a high degree of ownership and creative freedom to craft immersive, impactful, and experiential programs that shape the future of our organization. You will work with external vendors, manage program logistics and participants, and influence senior stakeholders to drive our talent agenda forward.

What you’ll be doing 

Program Design & Development

  • Design and deliver innovative, high-impact talent development programs for Top Talent, Diverse Talent, and Young Talents.
  • Create engaging, experiential learning journeys tailored to different talent segments and business needs.
  • Ensure programs align with company values and strategic priorities.

Stakeholder Management

  • Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to identify talent needs, gain buy-in, and ensure program alignment with business objectives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and advocate for the talent agenda within the organization.

Vendor Collaboration

  • Identify and collaborate with external training providers, coaches, and consultants to deliver world-class program experiences.
  • Evaluate and manage vendor performance to ensure quality and alignment with Staffbase standards.

Program Management

  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of talent programs, including planning, participant selection, communications, and execution.
  • Monitor program impact, track outcomes, and make data-driven adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Manage budgets and resources effectively to maximize program ROI

Participant Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with program participants, providing guidance and fostering an environment of growth and inclusivity.
  • Implement strategies to ensure participants feel valued, challenged, and supported throughout their development journey.

What you need to be successful 

  • 8+ years of experience in talent development, learning and development, or related roles, with a proven track record of designing and delivering impactful programs.
  • Experience managing diverse talent initiatives and working with global teams is a plus. 
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
  • Creative mindset with a passion for designing engaging and experiential learning experiences.
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
  • Results-oriented with a focus on measurable impact and continuous improvement.
  • Culturally aware and inclusive, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging.

What you'll get 

  • Competitive Compensation - we offer attractive salary packages including an Employee Stock Option Plan.
  • Flexibility - we offer flexible working time models and the option of hybrid work, and support this with a yearly flex work allowance of €1560.
  • Growth Budget - all employees get a yearly budget for external training of €1000, and one day off for growth per year (increase to two days in 2nd year).
  • Wellbeing - in addition to our yearly vacation of 30 days, we’re running a 4-day-work week every year in August with full payment.
  • Support - we’re offering a company pension scheme.
  • Sports & Health - join our sport courses in the offices or lease a bike with Staffbase. The offices are equipped with fruits, drinks and snacks.
  • Team Building - Regular team and office events including the yearly Staffbase Camp.
  • Volunteers Day - you’ll get one day off per year for supporting a social project. We will donate a small amount for that project in addition.
  • Employee Referral Program - one of your friends is a fit to one of our full-time openings? Refer them and get a referral bonus paid.
Dresden

Also available in Berlin, Chemnitz, Leipzig

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