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Posted YesterdayFuture of Work Organisational Design Director
Uk Field, United KingdomHybrid
Responsibilities
- Oversee the DTWR for a six-month period included managing an agile interim cross-Center of Excellence team comprising approximately five CoE leads, such as a Scrum Master, AI People Partner, Recruiters, SWP Analyst, and Onboarding Specialist.
- Own end-to-end delivery of digital talent outcomes from demand through deployment.
- Lead cross-CoE agile pod and manage backlog, priorities, and delivery rhythm Embed a candidate-centric, design-led approach to talent solutions Define and track DTWR KPIs and communicate progress to stakeholders Act as integrator across HR, digital, and business stakeholders Bring Pod level observations into AI Realization Office (PMO) discussions Cross-CoE Talent Strategy & Partnership Partner across TA, SWP, AI People Partner and CoEs to deliver integrated talent strategies aligned to macro trends (AI,
Requirements
- The Future of Work Organisational Design Director is a strategic, enterprise-critical role responsible for shaping how work, talent, and organisational models evolve in an AI-enabled environment.
- Working across HR, Technology, and Business leadership, the role translates complex workforce and digital talent needs into clear, actionable strategies—connecting talent strategy, organisational design, and workforce planning and transformation and technology to ensure we are prepared for emerging trends (including AI augmentation, evolving employee experience, and new models of work) to accelerate business outcomes.
- At the same time, the role defines and embeds enterprise-wide organisational design frameworks, ensuring scalable, consistent approaches to skills-based, AI-enabled workforce transformation.
- Success in this role is defined by the ability to mobilize talent at pace, build sustainable operating models, and embed future-of-work practices that enhance organizational agility, capability, and long-term performance.
- Deep expertise in digital, data, AI/ML and product talent landscapes Talent supply strategy (internal mobility, hiring, ecosystem partnerships) Organisational design & workforce architecture (roles, structures, spans/layers) Strategic workforce planning inputs (skills taxonomy, segmentation, future roles) Talent analytics and insight generation (pipeline, velocity, capability gaps) Transformation programme delivery (e.g.
- digital/AI, agile working) Strategic Thinking & Innovation – Translates complexity into clear direction while bringing creativity to reframe problems and shape forward-looking solutions Decision Making & Judgement – Exercises sound judgement and makes timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Interprets complex information, challenges assumptions, and drives clear, insight-led action Influencing & Stakeholder Leadership – Builds alignment and
Benefits
- In this role, they will partner across HR COEs to create the vision and roadmap for an evolved digital talent experience.
- Digital Talent Win Room Leadership Set and evolve DTWR vision, roadmap, and value proposition aligned to enterprise priorities.
- The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $136,00 - $194,125 USD annually.
- The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, and geographic location.
- Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
- In addition to base pay, we offer competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
- Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/ Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Additional details
- At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
- What will you be doing? As a key part of the initial remit of this position, the incumbent will play a key role in the Digital Talent Win Room (DTWR – referenced in McKinsey’s Rewired approach) as a core operating model from day one.
- They will then lead the delivery of these enhancements and ensure execution of solutions to drive a candidate-centric, agile talent activation engine that delivers evolving business priorities.
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