Organization Development Consultant

American Electric Power (AEP) owns more than 36,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States and is the nation's largest electricity generator. With more than 5 million customers linked to AEP?s 11-state electricity transmission and distribution grid, we operate the most interconnected and highest capacity transmission system in North America. The company is based in Columbus, Ohio. AEP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.

 

***Please Note: The location can be either Columbus, Ohio or Dallas, Texas***

 

Position Duties

The Organization Development (OD) Consultant proactively fosters partnerships within Human Resources and with assigned AEP Business Unit leaders (typically Vice Presidents and above) to develop and implement high impact organization and leadership development plans that promote the accomplishment of Business Unit and organizational goals and strategies. Focus areas include leadership development, talent planning, strategic change execution, performance management and team development. The OD Consultant ensures effective execution, implementation, follow-up and sustainability. The OD Consultant may also serve as a leader responsible for defining state of the art systems, strategies and processes for a defined area of focus. The leader partners with Program Solutions Consultants in designing and guiding AEP-wide implementation, customization and improvement of these systems. Collaborates with others as part of a multi-disciplinary Human Resource team to assist in coordinating tasks, services and the provision of high quality client support.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Partners with the primary HR contact for the Business Unit in strategizing and delivering organization development and leadership consultation to assigned organizations.

2. Develops client partnerships with Vice Presidents, Presidents and other senior business unit leaders to develop a solid understanding of business agendas and challenges; guides leaders and other HR staff in prioritizing the associated leader and organization development priorities; consults with Business Units to match OD solutions to business objectives.

3. Ensures high impact work through skilled assessment, strategic planning, coaching, team building, leadership consultation/development, talent planning, strategic improvement and change execution and related activities.

4. Teams with others in Human Resources in the timely delivery of Human Resource services that directly support the accomplishment of enterprise-wide, corporate, Business Unit and department objectives.

5. Acts as a team member and maintains a positive relationship with management and Human Resources professionals across the company.

6. Keeps abreast of the latest business trends, tools and techniques through networking with external and internal groups and monitoring the business environment, etc.

7. Assists management teams in planning, developing, monitoring and measuring the achievement of business goals as well as human resource and organization development strategies.

8. Continually compares internal processes with those of other companies to identify improvement opportunities.

9. Manages special Organization Development projects/initiatives as needed.

10. Builds consistency, optimizes resources, and leverages best practices across the enterprise by drawing from and contributing to core Leader and Organization Development focus areas (i.e., Talent Planning, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Strategic Change Execution, and Team Development).

11. Conducts leadership coaching and team consultation (e.g., facilitates strategic business planning, goal/measure setting, operational reviews, etc.)

12. Conducts executive leadership team building and development (start-up and tune-up programs)

13. Researches, develops and maintains state of the art practices in assigned focus areas.

14. Develops systems and process for organization-wide implementation.

15. Equips others to learn, implement and apply tools and processes.

16. Develops scorecard measures for focus area.

17. Leads sub-team of program development consultants and other staff affiliated within the focus area.

 

Experience Requirements

Bachelor?s degree in Human Resources Development, Organization Development, Business Administration or related field. Minimum of 5 years experience in OD consulting roles along with business experience required. Master?s degree in related field preferred.



 

Work Hours / Travel Requirements

40 hour work week, Travel required.

 

Special Qualifications (Training, Skills ETC.)

Demonstrated advanced abilities to collaborate effectively to create customer solutions; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively across organizational boundaries. Must possess an appreciation for management?s strategic business objectives.

Ability to quickly gain an understanding of the organization?s business goals and the implications for OD work.

Demonstrated client partnering skills (both internally and externally).

Demonstrated advanced understanding and application of organization development theory and practices.

Demonstrated excellence in consultation, facilitation, and influence.

Demonstrated ability to listen effectively to translate data/knowledge into appropriate action.

Demonstrated leadership ability in a fast paced, high stress business environment. Must be able to effectively manage and execute tasks with multiple competing priorities.

Ability to exercise seasoned judgment in decision-making and communications.

Results oriented with excellent problem solving skills. Ability to effectively manage varied resources to complete a job.

Demonstrated project management skills and ability to function effectively in a team environment. Includes identifying needs based on business objectives, formulating a plan of action, and effectively executing the plan.

Attitude of responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile to meet the customer?s needs.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and encourage resilience in others.

Demonstrated proficiency in consultation, design, and implementation in the following areas: talent planning, leadership development, strategic change, performance management and high performing teams.

Competent user of computer technology with emphasis on Microsoft Office desktop tools and electronic communications such as E-Mail, calendars, databases, etc.

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and influence executive management.

Excellent team player across boundaries.

Demonstrated innovativeness and flexibility when designing and implementing solutions to meet customer needs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to design and deliver presentations to broad audiences.