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Practice Manager, Future of Work & Productivity Systems Hybrid (UK/US/India based, with client travel as needed) Flexible full-time - built around outcomes, not hours About the Role: We are seeking a strategic and people-first Practice Manager - Future of Work & Productivity Systems to lead the development of our workplace innovation and organisational design capability. This role will shape how ojas.design helps clients design and implement adaptive operating models, rethink ways of working, and build cultures that support purpose, wellbeing, and performance. You will lead client engagements, grow internal expertise, and influence how the future of work is understood and delivered across physical, digital, and cultural systems. Key Responsibilities: Practice Development Design and lead ojas.design's Future of Work practice, developing tools, methods, and offers in organisational effectiveness, workplace strategy, and new productivity systems Define core services across hybrid work strategy, team operating models, digital collaboration ecosystems, performance enablement, and change adoption Shape and evolve a flexible delivery approach that works across sectors and organisational scales Client Engagement Lead client programmes focused on designing new ways of working, operating model transformation, and workforce enablement Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders navigating workforce disruption, culture change, or technology-led transformation Facilitate discovery, co-creation, and implementation of sustainable, people-centred work systems Capability Building Build and support a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, change consultants, and technologists Provide mentorship, coaching, and structured development to grow future practice leaders Collaborate with other practice leads to embed inclusive, adaptive, and future-focused mindsets across the firm Thought Leadership & Influence Represent ojas.design in work futures, HR tech, and organisational innovation spaces Develop and publish thought leadership on topics such as distributed work, AI-human collaboration, workplace equity, and behavioural design Stay ahead of emerging trends in productivity tooling, workforce policy, human capital, and digital transformation Skills and Competencies: Significant experience leading consulting or in-house transformation related to the future of work, organisational design, or productivity strategy Strong understanding of digital collaboration tools, operating models, and workforce analytics Demonstrated success in facilitating change at scale-ideally across people, process, and technology dimensions Experience working across HR, technology, operations, and leadership functions Deep appreciation of the social, cultural, and emotional dimensions of organisational change Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with experience navigating executive, union, and front-line relationships Background in behavioural science, design research, or change psychology Familiarity with platforms such as Microsoft 365, Notion, Miro, Slack, Viva Insights, or AI-enabled productivity tools Experience with frameworks such as OKRs, agile at scale, design sprints, or sociotechnical systems design Exposure to sectors undergoing rapid transformation-e.g., professional services, education, healthcare, or tech About ojas.design ojas.design is a transformation and design consultancy enabling organisations to unlock purposeful growth by navigating complexity, reimagining value, and embedding more human and adaptive systems. We work across private, public, and civic sectors bringing together strategy, design, and technology to deliver change that lasts. Work itself is transforming. From AI and automation to hybrid work, wellbeing, and workforce redesign, organisations are facing urgent questions about how people collaborate, create, and thrive. At ojas.design, we help clients go beyond trend-chasing to develop resilient, equitable, and high-performing work environments by design. Why Join ojas.design? Lead the design of how people and organisations work, collaborate, and grow in a rapidly evolving world Join a purpose-led consultancy with a unique approach to systems, strategy, and service innovation Build a capability from the ground up with creative freedom and meaningful influence Enjoy flexible working, developmental support, and a culture that values both results and reflection Equality and Diversity at ojas.design At ojas.design, we believe that diverse perspectives create better outcomes. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in consulting and design, including, but not limited to, people of colour, disabled people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent thinkers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need adjustments to take part in the recruitment process or to support your work with us, we're happy to accommodate. Contact Us. About You You're a forward-thinking organisational leader who cares as much about how people feel at work as how work gets done. You blend systems thinking with a strong people-first philosophy, and you know how to redesign environments, processes, and technologies to unlock both wellbeing and performance. You understand that productivity is not just about tools, it's about culture, clarity, energy, and purpose. You bring a strategic lens to human challenges and a collaborative mindset to complex change. Whether advising executives, mapping team dynamics, or coaching delivery teams, you operate with empathy, curiosity, and rigour. You are excited to shape a new practice area in a firm that values experimentation, inclusivity, and meaningful work, and you believe the future of work should be designed with intention, not left to chance.