Head of Organization and Organizational Specialist

Head of Organization and Organizational Specialist
Head of Organization and Organizational Specialist
The Client  :

Our Client is a  multi-utility company  which operates nationwide, managing a broad range of activities in the Energy And Environmental sectors. Its business spans the production, distribution, and commercialization of power and natural gas, as well as cogeneration, district heating, integrated water service management, waste collection and disposal, public lighting, and internet connectivity. Additionally, it is active in promoting energy efficiency solutions and electric mobility.

The organization consists of  15+ operational subsidiaries , with two main offices in  Northern Italy . It currently employs about  1,700 people  (up from 1,450 few years ago) and closed the last fiscal year with  almost €2 billion in revenue .

Over the past year alone,  200 new hires  were made, alongside a strong investment in training and with an increasing focus on  developing leadership and personal competencies.  Recently, the company has embarked on a  transformation process  to redefine its business model. Historically, the corporate structure was highly verticalized with centralized decision-making. Now, with the help of external consultants, the aim is to create  a model that better supports each individual business unit , improving efficiency and internal synergies.

Position –

The role:

To support this transformation, strengthening the organizational structure has become essential, particularly by establishing a  solid Organization function . In this context, the immediate priorities include the hiring of the  Head of Organization  and of an  Organizational Specialist  (2 roles), with strong  vision and lateral thinking skills , capable of supporting the evolution of organizational models across the business units, according to the specific role seniority and responsibilities.

The HR team has already conducted extensive organizational analysis, mapping out roles and competencies, but additional support is needed to translate this groundwork into a more effective and structured model.  The goal is clear: to make the organization increasingly modern, agile, and capable of successfully facing future challenges .

Position – Specific responsibilities:

Directly reporting to the Group HR Director, the Head of Organization and the Organizational Specialist will be responsible for (according to the role and specific seniority):

Organizational Analysis and Design

Map and analyse business processes, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.

Design and implement organizational solutions aligned with corporate strategies and emerging trends (e.g., lean & agile management, project management).

Propose initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and adaptability to market and regulatory changes.

Conduct in-depth organizational analyses and diagnostics, both functional and cross-functional, at micro and macro levels, to improve efficiency and ensure proper resource allocation.

Develop and implement organizational mechanisms and systems for integration and coordination, collaborating with other corporate functions (e.g., ICT, Management Control).

Corporate Governance and Structure

Define and update the company’s organizational model, ensuring role clarity and responsibility allocation, while maintaining up-to-date job descriptions and profiles.

Collaborate with HR functions to implement talent and competency management policies.

Manage the design and evolution of the organizational structure, overseeing the proper allocation of resources.

Lead workforce planning activities across the group, forecasting skill and staffing needs.

Change Management

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