Senior Manager of Org Design & Business Transformation

Compensation range is $140,000-$160,000 + bonus 

This role requires 2-3 days on site in the Boston, MA office.  

About the Opportunity 

IANS Research is a private equity-backed cybersecurity advisory firm entering its next stage of growth and transformation. With more than 220 employees and ambitious plans for the future, we are evolving how we operate, scale, and compete across our Go-to-Market, Product, and Technology organizations. 

We're seeking a Senior Manager, Organizational Design & Business Transformation to help shape that future. 

This is not a traditional HRBP role. It is a highly analytical, execution-focused role within the People function, working closely with the Chief People Officer and executive team to bring rigor, structure, and follow-through to the organizational structures, workforce strategies, and operating models that will drive company performance. The CPO sets strategic direction and stays closely involved throughout; this role is where that thinking gets pressure-tested with data, refined, and turned into reality. 

You will help shape organizational thinking alongside the CPO, then own the analytics and execution that turn it into reality—building the models, running the analysis, driving alignment, and managing complex organizational initiatives through to completion. 

Key Responsibilities 

Organizational Design 

• Help shape future-state organizational structures in close partnership with the CPO   

• Own the analytics and execution behind organizational effectiveness efforts, including role architecture and operating model design 

• Support the evolution of IANS' commercial model through thoughtful GTM organizational design and workforce planning 

• Help clarify roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and accountability frameworks 

• Identify organizational bottlenecks and build the analysis behind recommended solutions that improve agility, scalability, and execution 

Workforce Strategy 

• Build workforce plans that translate the CPO's strategic direction into concrete talent and capability plans 

• Own scenario modeling that informs hiring priorities, organizational investments, restructuring decisions, and capacity planning 

• Develop frameworks and metrics to assess organizational performance and workforce effectiveness 

• Partner closely with Finance and business leaders on headcount planning and investment decisions 

Transformation & Change Leadership 

• Own execution of organizational transformation initiatives from assessment through implementation and stabilization, in partnership with the CPO 

• Create executive-ready recommendations, project plans, stakeholder strategies, and communications 

• Partner with the Senior Director, People Strategy to drive change management efforts in a fast-paced, evolving environment 

AI & the Future of Work 

• Leverage AI to accelerate analysis, planning, decision-making, and execution 

• Help advise leaders on the impact of AI across workforce strategy, organizational design, and capability planning 

• Support the CPO in shaping future workforce plans that reflect changing skill requirements and emerging business needs 

• Champion practical AI adoption across the People functions and broader organization 

Who is a fit for this role  

You Move Fast and Exercise Good Judgment 

You make sound decisions in complex situations and know when speed matters most.  

You Are Very AI-Fluent 

You use AI as part of your daily work- not just for writing emails but for analytics, presentations, and to push your thinking. You also understand AI’s future impact on organizations, teams, and workforce strategy. 

You Lead with Data 

You use analysis, modeling, and insights to guide decisions and influence stakeholders. 

You Think Like an Organizational Designer 

You understand organizational structures, operating models, and how to design teams for performance and growth. You are also comfortable breaking away from ‘the playbook’ when needed.  

You Execute End-to-End 

You move beyond recommendations and drive meaningful outcomes from concept through implementation. 

You Communicate with Influence 

You can simplify complexity, build alignment, and partner effectively with senior leaders. 

Qualifications 

• 4–7 years of experience in Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Design, Workforce Strategy, Management Consulting, or a related field 

• Proven experience contributing to organizational design, transformation, or operating model initiatives 

• Experience supporting Go-to-Market organizations within B2B, SaaS, or subscription-based businesses 

• Strong analytical capabilities, including workforce planning, organizational modeling, scenario analysis, and data-driven decision-making 

• Demonstrated proficiency leveraging AI tools (Claude preferred) in a professional environment 

• Experience in high-growth, private equity-backed, or transformational business environments strongly preferred 

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive influencing skills 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve and adaptability is essential 

Why This Role Matters 

This is a rare opportunity to help bring the future of a growing company to life at a pivotal moment. You'll work directly with the CPO and senior leadership, turning strategic vision into rigorous analysis and real execution. Your work will have a visible and lasting impact on organizational performance, employee experience, and business growth.