Organizational Development Lead, DeepMind

About the Job

We're seeking an embedded Unit Organizational Development (OD) Partner to act as a thought partner to the Unit People Director, focusing on critical path enablement during a period of transformative growth.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between organisational strategy and operational execution, specialising in strategic M&A integrations to retain critical capabilities and sophisticated organizational design to evolve our structures. You will be the architect of leadership empowerment, utilizing AI-enabled insights to build high-performing teams, and a driver of change management to incentivise the new ways of working essential to unit goals.

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $219,000-$305,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding of critical unit capabilities during mergers and acquisitions (M&As) by architecting cultural development programs that merge disparate teams into a unified, high-performing ecosystem.
• Redesign unit structures and evolve roles through scenario planning to ensure the organisation is built to deliver on its long-term priorities.
• Catalyse the growth of high-performing teams by equipping leadership with AI-enabled insights to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to implement change strategies that incentivise new ways of working while minimising operational disruption during transitions.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in HR or organizational development (OD), including an executive, lead, or partner role directly advising business unit leaders or executive stakeholders.
• 6 years of people management experience.
• Experience with data analysis, generating data-driven insights to influence decision-making.
• Experience in leading organizational design (OD) initiatives through business transitions, including mergers and acquisition (M&A) integration (e.g., post-merger integration, talent strategies, or cultural alignment) and restructuring.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in managing relationships with executive leaders and cross-functional teams and comfort working in a dynamic, changing, and ambiguous environment.
• Experience in the AI industry.