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Company Summary Statement
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities - PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy - provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL's companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview

The Organizational Development Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving talent and organizational development programs that strengthen leadership capability, employee effectiveness, and organizational performance. This role serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner with business leaders, HR teams, and subject matter experts to develop solutions to support talent management, leadership development, performance management, and workforce readiness. The position plays a key role in driving enterprise-wide development initiatives and ensuring alignment between organizational priorities and employee growth opportunities. 

This is a hybrid position that can be located in PA, KY, or RI. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational development programs and processes.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and develop solutions that enhance individual, team, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, talent reviews, and employee development initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, training programs, and development experiences for leaders and employees.
• Consult with business leaders on change management, team effectiveness, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Develop and monitor metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and drive data-informed decisions.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR, Learning, and business stakeholders to align talent strategies with organizational goals.
• Manage enterprise development programs and special projects that support strategic workforce priorities.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging organizational development practices and industry trends.
• Provide expert guidance on OD standards, best practices, and external benchmarking to drive innovation and consistency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, or a related discipline
• 7+ years experience in organizational development, talent management, leadership development, human resources, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated consultation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with leaders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Led cross-functional initiatives and influenced key stakeholders.
• Established metrics and analyzed feedback, workforce data, and business needs to provide recommendations and future program enhancements.
• Leveraged industry best practices and emerging trends to improve organizational development strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in Organizational Development, Talent Development, Change Management, Coaching, and Leadership/Development Assessments are preferred. 
• Strong organizational development, leadership development, and talent management expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build partnerships across the organization.
• Robust experience in facilitating a variety of competency-based training programs
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• HRIS and LMS System Oversight
• Change Management
• OD Leadership Program Management

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, or a related discipline
• 7+ years experience in organizational development, talent management, leadership development, human resources, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated consultation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with leaders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Led cross-functional initiatives and influenced key stakeholders.
• Established metrics and analyzed feedback, workforce data, and business needs to provide recommendations and future program enhancements.
• Leveraged industry best practices and emerging trends to improve organizational development strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in Organizational Development, Talent Development, Change Management, Coaching, and Leadership/Development Assessments are preferred. 
• Strong organizational development, leadership development, and talent management expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build partnerships across the organization.
• Robust experience in facilitating a variety of competency-based training programs
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• HRIS and LMS System Oversight
• Change Management
• OD Leadership Program Management

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